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We are seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat students with speech and language disorders in an educational setting.

Responsibilities: Assess student needs, formulate individual treatment programs, maintain records, and communicate progress with faculty and parents.

Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to evaluate speech, and proficiency in maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications: Master's degree in speech pathology and state license required; at least two years of experience preferred.

Location: Hamilton, New Jersey

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $70,000 - $95,000.

The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat students with speech or language disorders, formulate individualized treatment programs, keep appropriate records, and inform faculty and parents about students' progress.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assesses the needs of pupils with speech or language disorders and matches their needs with programs available through the educational system. Meets with students regularly according to their schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of students' progress.
• Reports progress to faculty members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss their evaluations of students' skills as demonstrated in class performance and social interaction with other students.
• Reports progress to parents and meets with them regularly. Suggests activities parents can do with their child to assist and supplement the student's speech therapy program. Attempts to add to their understanding of the program and answers questions and addresses concerns they may have about it.
• Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.
• Talks with students to determine their feelings about the program and their progress or any frustrations they may feel about the therapy.
• Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.
• Available to work with students 6 hours per day.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate a student's speech.
• Skill communicating verbally and in writing with students, faculty members, and parents so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in speech pathology is preferred.
• State license as a speech pathologist required.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in the speech pathology field is preferred.

*This is a 1099 position.