Speech and Language Pathologist

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:

• USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
• NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018
• US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
• National Charter School, 2020
• College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
• College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
• Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
• 100% graduation rate, 2011- 2025
• 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Hiring for School Year 2026-2027

Speech Language Pathologist

Responsibilities Include:

• Assess and analyze students' communication competencies and characteristics.
• Plan, prepare and deliver treatment programs for children with speech and language needs.
• Provide diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participate in team conferences related to those pupils, as appropriate.
• Develop, implement and oversee individualized educational programs (IEPs), in conjunction with parents and teachers, for students who are eligible for speech correction
• Provide individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been found eligible to receive services.
• Maintain close liaison with the child study team and serve as a case manager as assigned.
• Keep those records necessary for each child
• Provide individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents as appropriate.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.
• Act as educational consultant to classroom teachers, counselors and administrators as needed.
• Assume primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
• Assume other related duties as assigned by the Chief Education Officer or Director of Special Education.

Essential Duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the field of Speech-Language pathology
• Ability to effectively apply the principles of assessment, treatment and prevention/correction of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law, administrative code and provisions of the board's policy on the evaluation of certified staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• Valid NJ Education Services Certificate or Speech - Language Specialist Endorsement;
• Pass a physical examination in accordance with statue and board policy
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities:

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost
• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for extra stipends

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract
Salary Starting: $70,000.00 per year