Community Charter School of Paterson·Paterson, New Jersey
The role involves evaluating students' communication skills and implementing individualized treatment plans in alignment with IEPs. Additionally, the pathologist will manage special education cases and collaborate with teachers and families to support student growth.
Key Responsibilities Speech and Language Services Evaluate students’ speech, language, and communication skills using standardized assessments and informal measures. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address identified needs. Provide direct and consultative speech and language therapy services, 5 days per week, in alignment with IEPs. Collaborate with teachers, case managers, and related service providers to integrate speech and language goals into classroom settings. Conduct evaluations and screenings for referred students as needed. Special Education Case Management (as assigned) Serve as case manager for a caseload of students with IEPs. Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring parental participation and multidisciplinary collaboration. Develop, monitor, and adjust IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications based on student progress. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district regulations related to special education services. Collaboration & Consultation Provide guidance and resources to teachers and families to support student communication needs. Participate actively in Child Study Team meetings and professional development opportunities. Maintain strong, ongoing communication with families, including quarterly progress reports. Compliance & Reporting Maintain accurate documentation, therapy logs, and service records in accordance with school, state, and federal guidelines. Complete and submit all required reports and data collection in a timely manner.
Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution. Valid New Jersey Speech-Language Specialist Certification and/or Speech-Language Pathology license (or eligibility). Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to special education and speech-language pathology. Experience in a school-based setting preferred. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. Bilingual (Spanish-English) candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Strong knowledge of differentiated instruction and intervention strategies. Employee benefits, including health benefits and PTO benefits are a valuable part of the total compensation package at CCSP. The CCSP benefits package is subject to the terms outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for members that are subject to the CBA. The benefits package for staff members that are not subject to the terms of the CBA is at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees. Community Charter School of Paterson is among the top 1% in the state for student growth in math and reading—proof of our commitment to academic excellence. Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid New Jersey certification or license. Experience in a school-based setting and bilingual proficiency in Spanish are preferred.
Market context
In New Jersey, school-based Speech Language Pathologist openings are often driven by student support needs and district staffing gaps. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a valid New Jersey certification or license, and may prefer school experience and Spanish bilingual skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any school-based or bilingual experience in your application.
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