Speech Therapist

Communication is a key component in our everyday interactions. It brings people closer together and gives the ability to draw connections and share ideas. If you are a certified speech pathologist and are looking to help improve student communication, then come join our team at Catapult Learning! .

Speech Therapist

Trenton, New Jersey; 15 hours per week

Pay rate: $70/hour

We are currently looking for a NJ certified speech therapist to join our team in Trenton/Hamilton New Jersey for the 2025-26 school year. The speech therapist will work with students in grades K-12 and will be responsible for helping students communicate clearly and swallow appropriately.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Designs and implements intervention programs which remediate deficit speech/language skills of identified students.
• Works with school personnel and parents to design and implement the student’s intervention plan, individual service plan, or individual student plan most appropriate to address the student’s need.
• Offers consultation and collaboration with school staff and parents in support of student’s speech language goals.
• Acts as a resource to parents, school personnel and other caregivers in the area of speech/language development.
• Administers appropriate screening and/or diagnostic tests to determine child’s speech/language competency, if requested.
• Interprets diagnostic tests, identifies strengths and weaknesses in areas of speech/language skills and generates reports providing feedback to school personnel and parents.
• Serves as member of the school’s multidisciplinary team, if appropriate.
• Is knowledgeable concerning all policies and procedures as established for these services by the Company's Program Manual, the funding source, and the individual school(s).
• Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a Master’ Degree and NJDOE certification as a speech/language specialist.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred 
• Must be able to work independently  
• Must have at Master's Degree in Speech and Language Communications  
• Must have or be willing to obtain all active NJ state mandated clearances
• Must be proficient with virtual platforms, i.e. Zoom, MS Office    

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must understand that all children can learn. Must demonstrate positive and enthusiastic attitude toward internal and external customers. Must be flexible. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred. 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Most programs are in school settings.