Speech-Language Specialist

Qualifications:

• Hold a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Hold a valid New Jersey educational services Speech-Language Specialist certificate
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, treat, and provide strategies for the prevention and remediation of speech, language, and hearing disorders.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Speech-Language pathology, child growth and development, learning assessment and diagnosis, research related to learning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding Child Study Team and special education assessment and program requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, administrators, and the community.
• Ability to interpret and assist classroom teachers with the analysis of data

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.