Sr. Speech and Language Specialist

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Full Time

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Recruitment/Posting Title Sr. Speech and Language Specialist Job Category Staff & Executive - Education and Training Department GSAPP-Douglass Devt Disab Ctr Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Sr. Speech and Language Specialist for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center (DDDC). This position will be reporting to the Principal, and is responsible for providing assessment of the communication needs of the students enrolled at the DDDC.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Conducts comprehensive assessments of the language, communication, feeding, and social needs of the students enrolled at the DDDC.
Analyzes and interpret diagnostic data, including standardized and non-standardized tests, observations, and parent/teacher input.
Develops and implements specific therapeutic intervention (programs).
Provides direct and indirect therapy services.
Monitors and documents student progress, adjusting interventions as needed.
Participates in IEP meetings and parent conferences.
Consults with parents, teachers, and school district Child Study Teams to insure coordination and consistency of identified goals in the student's Individual Educational Plans.
Assists in providing behavioral programs for students with severe behavior challenges.

FLSA Exempt Grade 05 Salary Details Minimum Salary 71447.000 Mid Range Salary 90435.000 Maximum Salary 109422.000 Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits
Life insurance coverage
Employee discounts programs

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Position Status Full Time Working Hours (per week) Standard Hours 37.50 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Master's degree in speech pathology plus two years of experience to include experience with students with autism.

Certifications/Licenses

Certification or eligibility for New Jersey certification for Speech-Language Specialist. (endorsement code: 3462) to provide service as a speech-language specialist in all public schools.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

Clinical experience with students with autism and working in a school setting.
Experience with applied behavior analysis with a team approach to planning and service delivery.
Knowledgeable in the implementation of augmentative and alternative communication.
Certificate of Clinical Competence and NJ State Licensure in Speech Pathology.
Requires ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or Clinical Fellow (CF).

Equipment Utilized

Computer skills including Word Processing, Data Base, Spread Sheets, and Graphing software, and commercially made educational materials (i.e., standardized tests, language programs.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be physically active and be on feet most of the day.
Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals with autism (ages 3 1/2 - 21 years or adults).
Must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior.
Must be able to withstand blows to the chest, head, and other areas, and must be able to assist and lift physically restrain individuals with developmental disabilities.
Ability to work in crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, adults, and staff moving about.

Special Conditions

Selected candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check. In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo and authorize the University to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to: the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division and/or the New Jersey Division of State Police, Bureau of Identification. Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the University associated with the background investigations, whether required by statute or not.
In accordance with state mandated requirements, candidate must be able to provide documentation of a negative Mantoux test or will be administered to the successful applicant to verify the absence of tuberculosis. In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the University, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.

Posting Details

Posting Number 25ST1826 Posting Open Date 08/25/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus Douglass (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

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