Leave Replacement- Speech Therapist

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist

Date Posted:

7/11/2025

Location:

District (BO)

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Qualifications: Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Essential Duties: The Speech Language Specialist has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

This is a leave replacement position, falling between September to December.

Position Objective:

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold and enforce school, administrative, board, and state rules, regulations and policies.
• Communicate with parents and school personnel to discuss pupil progress when necessary, at discretion of building administration.
• Conduct parent conferences in accordance with the individual school policy.
• Attend to required records, reports, and other routine matters in an appropriate and punctual manner.
• Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs as assigned.
• Maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly, productive school and classroom environment.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to adapt to the curriculum.
• Will be expected to attend school related night activities when necessary and according to school policy.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve learning, social, and attitude problems.
• Scheduling children for instructional purposes or activities to enhance pupil performance and provide for individualized needs.
• Assume responsibility for any other duties or responsibilities assigned by the Director of Special Services/Principal.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To identify and evaluate pupils in speech using appropriate tests and screening instruments.
• To develop and implement appropriate programs in speech and language.
• To participate, where appropriate, with the child study team in evaluating students and in developing the I.E.P.
• To cooperate with the school's program, staff, and administrators in articulating the speech program with the regular school program.

Evaluation of Performance: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education Policy.

Additional Responsibilities: Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on supervision and evaluation.

Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.