Speech Language Specialist

Speech Language Specialist JobID: 8451

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Speech Language Specialist

Date Posted:

5/5/2026

Location:

District

Date Available:

08/31/2026

Closing Date:

05/18/2026

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Qualifications:

NJ Speech Language Specialist Certification

Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, exhibits professionalism, flexibility, and organizational skills

Experience working in the public school setting preferred

Understanding of school based speech services and eligibility under NJDOE special education code

Experience working with various age groups and case management

Extra duties as assigned by the building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education

Salary: $60,653 - $115,891 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included

All alternate route candidates ("Certificate of Eligibility) must show completion of 50 hours of pre-service training through a DOE approved CE educator program prior to being interviewed for a position. The certificate of completion must be uploaded into the AppliTrack portal in order for alternate route candidates to be considered. Further information about the alternate route program can be obtained at https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/CEprogramproviders.shtml.

• In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.