Speech Therapist - SchoolMATHENY MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER • Califon, New Jersey, United States

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Speech Therapist - School

MATHENY MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER

Califon, New Jersey, United States

Califon, New Jersey, United States

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EOE STATEMENTWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Matheny is a special hospital and school for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Mathenys mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment.Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Speech Language Specialist for our School.Desired Qualities of a Speech Language Specialist:RespectProfessionalismIntegrityCompassionIncentives for joining the Matheny team:Paid TrainingStaff Appreciation eventsHealth and Wellness fairsEmployee Recognition AwardsDiversity eventsEmployee Referral BonusesEnriching Lives. Growing AbilitiesDuties of this position include:Maintains a safe and secure school environment for the students.Assesses, analyzes, and classifies students' communication competencies and characteristics.Plans, prepares and delivers treatment programs for students with speech and language deficiencies.Provides diagnostic assessments of students.Participates in Professional Learning Communities and sustained professional development as part of a school based initiativeImplements an individualized educational program (IEP) in conjunction with parents and teachers for students who are eligible for speech and language services and in need of speech as a related service.Provides individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been classified.Maintains records necessary for each student and completes all required reports.Participates in the development and improvement of opportunities for disabled students by providing individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents.Conducts ongoing evaluation of students to determine appropriateness of their speech programs.Serves as an educational resource to classroom teachers, team members and administrators, as necessary.Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining special equipment needed for student communication and feeding.Maintains professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.Communicates effectively with students.Communicates effectively with family and demonstrates cooperative working relationships with team members.Communicates effectively with Principal and/or designee.For Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $ 73,453.57 - $92,367 annually.Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check www.matheny.org for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.PM22POSITION REQUIREMENTSMaster's degree in Speech/Language Pathology from an accredited college or university required.Licensure/Certifications:American Speech and Hearing/Language Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology (CCC).NJ Department of Education Speech Correctionist or Speech/Language Specialist Certificate.NJ Speech/Language Pathologist License.FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
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Califon, New Jersey, United States

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