Sr. Speech and Language Specialist

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. Minimum Education and Experience: Master's degree in speech pathology plus two years of experience to include experience with students with autism. City: New Brunswick State: NJ Equipment Utilized: Computer skills including Word Processing, Data Base, Spread Sheets, and Graphing software, and commercially made educational materials (i.e., standardizedtests, language programs). Physical Demands and Work Environment: Employee 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). Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior. Individuals in this position 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. Assists in providing behavioral programs for students with severe behavior challenges. Ability to work in crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, adults, and staff moving about. Posting Number: 26ST1789