TITLE:
Speech/Language Specialist
SUMMARY:
Plans, monitors and executes therapy according to the needs of individual students; implements treatment programs; documents and supports educational activities.
REPORTS TO:
Principal
DUTIES
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Demonstrated knowledge of and independence in the use of varied therapy treatment approaches; knowledge of normal child development
Skills and Abilities
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and supervisors, perform strenuous physical activities, maintain a safe working environment, adhere to ethical standards of the profession, travel to various locations, adhere to personnel policies, procedures and standard health precautions
FLSA CLASSIFICATION/WORKING HOURS:
_____Exempt. Employee is expected to work until all major projects and related tasks are completed to the satisfaction of their Program Director or Supervisor. Some early morning, evening, and weekend work is expected. Employees are paid a set weekly salary exceeding the federally required minimum and are not eligible to earn overtime compensation.
___x__ Non-Exempt. Hourly. Employee receives at least the minimum wage, is paid by the hour and is eligible to earn overtime compensation.
Every PILLAR employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan, this position is classified as: Category 1.
Category 1
Employees who perform tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials
QUALIFICATIONS:
New Jersey Department of Education Certification as Speech/Language Specialist or eligible for emergency certification. Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited university. Fingerprint examination, Approval of Fingerprinting, and Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). If status is Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY), employee must obtain Certificate of Clinical Competence upon completion of the CFY.
This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to list in specific detail every aspect of the job or to limit the performance of those duties. Other related tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration.