Speech-Language Pathologist - Long Term Leave Replacement (Through June 11, 2027)

id='p3341_'>Speech-Language Pathologist - Long Term Leave Replacement (Through June 11, 2027) JobID: 3341

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

7/13/2026

Location:

Belleville School #3

Closing Date:

08/13/2026

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid New Jersey Educational Services Certificate and Speech-Language Specialist endorsement
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology
• Ability to effectively apply the principles of assessment, treatment and prevention of speech, language and hearing disorders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
• Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education, or, during the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that there have not been any convictions of a crime or a disorderly persons offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In general, provide evaluative and habilitative services for students handicapped by impairments of speech.
• Consults with teaching staff regarding language development.
• Assist teachers and parents in understanding the problems presented to children with speech problems.
• Serve as a resource person who is helpful to the classroom teacher in locating and providing materials for use in a general speech improvement program.
• Organize the screening process of children within the school population to identify those requiring further diagnosis.
• Diagnose those children with speech difficulties selected from the initial screening tests.
• Select those children who require and can benefit from speech correction.
• Work in cooperation with Child Study Team personnel for purposes of identifying speech related learning difficulties, and the educational planning for same.
• Provide the necessary speech therapy and/or remediation procedures necessary for the individual students selected as part of the speech corrections' caseload.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
• Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

Other

• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

1. Salary: $65,535 - $106,350

2. Employment Period: Ten (10) Months

3. Union Affiliation: Belleville Education Association (BEA)