Speech and Language Specialist - The Eden School
Company: Eden Autism Services
Location: Princeton
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Looking to join an awesome team in a rewarding environment? Eden
Autism is the place for you! We are currently seeking a full-time
Speech-Language Specialist to join our team at The Eden School.Our
Speech department is dedicated not only to the work they do with
individual students, but the support provided to each family to
ensure success at both school and home. Working alongside this
enthusiastic team, the Speech-Language Specialist will assist with
assessment, goal selection, training, and intervention.
Responsibilities include:Evaluate students speech and language
needs; perform re-evaluations as per district guidelines.Define and
implement program objectives for remediation of speech and language
deficits for each student through development of short- and
long-term goals. Evaluate each students speech and language program
through the use of data collection, standardized and teacher
prepared assessment devices.Implement behavior support and
education programs as defined in each students Individualized
Education Plan (IEP). Work with Behavior Analysts and classroom
Lead Teachers to develop appropriate alternate teaching programs
for students.Manage maladaptive behaviors including tantrums,
self-injury, and aggression.Maintain good working rapport and
collaborative relationships with families, colleagues and community
members.Maintain weekly communication with parents concerning
progress and recommendations for home maintenance.Quarterly
progress reports; Develop and maintain IEP goals and
objectives.Communicate programming and progress updates during
parent conferences and IEP meetings.Attend and participate in
program and department meetings, as well as student staffing
meetings, as scheduled.Attend mandatory in-service trainings
provided throughout the year. Assist Lead Speech Specialist with
in-service trainings as required.Maintain continuing education
credits to maintain the Certificate of Clinical Competence and New
Jersey licensure.(The responsibilities listed are representative
and not all inclusive; other duties may be assigned by
supervisor/s.)Qualifications:Education/Certifications:Masters
degree in Speech Language Pathology requiredNJ DOE Speech
Specialist Certification requiredCertificate of Clinical Competence
in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferredNote: applicant may
complete Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) to complete ASHA
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology
(CCC-SLP) during employment.Experience: Minimum of 1 year of
experience working with individuals with speech and language
disorders, preferably with autism.Physical Abilities:Lift and/or
move up to 50lbs.Sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop,
and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods of time.Pass
and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification,
including implementation of all strategies and techniques.Skills
and Knowledge:Ability to work independently, as well as part of a
team.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong
organizational skills, with attention to detail to ensure
accuracy.Demonstrated ability to solve problems, exercise
independent judgment, and make appropriate decisions based on
established policies and procedures.Skilled in the evaluation and
remediation of speech and language disorders with preschool and
school-aged children.Ability to understand the needs of the
students and their families, in order to enhance the lives of the
individuals we serve.What youll love about Eden:Benefits: Eden
offers a well-rounded benefits package including medical and
dental, life insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and
more.Growth: In addition to tuition assistance, we have many
opportunities for team building and professional development.Core
Values: Believe More + Do What it Takes + Work Together + Show
Compassion + Be Trueby Jobble
Keywords: Eden Autism Services, Trenton , Speech and Language Specialist - The Eden School, Other , Princeton, New Jersey
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