Speech/Language Therapist (1099)
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Speech/Language Therapist (1099)
Pay rate: $70.00 per hour (1099)
Job location: Piscataway, NJ 08854
Hours: The school hours are 8:05 am – 2:20 pm
Job Specialized services require:
The selected professional will be expected to provide specialized professional therapy, evaluations and
remediation for a variety of disorders and/or delays (e.g. articulation disorders, cognitive impairments or
delays, social language use or pragmatic disorders, expressive and receptive language impairments or
delays, fluency/stuttering, voice disorders, auditory processing disorder, oral motor and oral feeding
issues, dysphagia, etc.).
When appropriate, goals and objectives for intervention deemed will be developed, and input into the
Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) will be expected. The SLS will be expected to provide specialized
professional therapy during the entire year as outlined in each student's IEP with the understanding that
the goal of the school-based Speech and Language Therapy is to support and maximize educational
participation in class.
The SLS will also be expected to perform evaluations, including observation of the student in school
settings and home settings if required. Formal reports are written based on standardized testing and
observation and will be expected to be completed in adherence with state and district timelines. The SLS
will also review reports from other SLSs and make recommendations based on the report. When deemed
appropriate, provide informal appraisals of student needs as a member of the IEP Team and/or I&RS
Committee.
The SLS can provide direct or consultative service. Direct services include individual, small group
session, or integrated in-class activities. Consultative services include but are not limited to observation
of the student, review of work samples, consultation with parents and teachers, and participation in
meetings and, as needed, recommend equipment/materials and obtain measurements for equipment in a
timely manner to assist the district in obtaining competitive quotes for necessary specialized
equipment/materials.
The SLS may be asked to participate in the district's parent/teacher conferences, applicable parent
clinics, and/or offer professional development training.
License
Department of Education Certificate