Pediatric School Speech Therapist - Newark, New Jersey
3 months ago
Newark
Job Description Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, active SLP license and 1+ year of Speech-Language Pathology experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. A position is available for a skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) specializing in pediatrics within an educational setting located in Newark, NJ. This contract opportunity involves supporting students from early childhood through 5th grade across two schools with a commitment of 32.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Position Overview: • Provide direct speech and language therapy to children in an itinerant role, covering overflow needs within the district., • Serve students from early childhood to 5th grade, supporting individualized education program (IEP) goals., • Collaborate closely with school staff and maintain organized documentation within the districts mandated IEP system., • Valid Speech-Language Pathologist certification with Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)., • Experience working in pediatric populations within school settings., • Ability to manage a caseload effectively using established caps and workload models., • This contract runs through June 19, 2026, with an immediate start date available., • Administrative support and training related to the district's IEP system will be provided., • Paid time for indirect hours and team meetings is included., • Supervision requirements for clinical staff are clearly outlined by the district. Compensation for this position ranges from $27.00 to $100.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.