Full-Time, 12-Month Position | Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities
We are a New Jersey Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities (APSSD), offering high-quality special education for children ages 3–21 with multiple physical and developmental disabilities. Our team follows a unique transdisciplinary approach which encompasses the medical, educational, therapeutic, and social aspects of an individual's development.
The Lehmann School is part of LADACIN Network, Inc. (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs), a nonprofit Agency that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for those served and their families.
Answering Needs. Advancing Potential.
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our interdisciplinary team. The Speech-Language Pathologist plays a critical role in evaluating, treating, and supporting the communication needs of students with multiple disabilities while collaborating with educators, therapists, families, and other professionals to promote student success. This is a full-time, 12-month position.
- Provide individual and group speech-language therapy services to students ages 3–21 with multiple disabilities in accordance with Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and mandates.
- Conduct speech-language evaluations, ongoing assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Participate in planning, conducting, and recording IEP meetings, transdisciplinary meetings, and family conferences.
- Monitor student progress and modify therapeutic interventions as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to implement communication goals and support student success.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation, therapy schedules, SEMI reports, and electronic records in compliance with NJDOE and APSSD regulations.
- Train and support teachers, paraprofessionals, and families in communication strategies and the use of therapeutic techniques and equipment.
- Participate in professional development, staff training, and team meetings throughout the 12-month calendar year.
- Cooperate fully with all licensing and accrediting operations of respective funding sources including any inspections and investigations.
- Uphold student confidentiality and adhere to all federal and state regulations, including FERPA and IDEA.
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current New Jersey Speech-Language Pathology License (or eligible for Clinical Fellowship Year).
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
- Valid New Jersey Department of Education Speech-Language Specialist Certification.
- Previous work experience with students with special needs preferred.
- Excellent human relations skills and a working knowledge of the English language in written and verbal form.
- Must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, school-based staff, students, parents, and community members in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Must pass a New Jersey criminal record history check and be able to receive clearance by the Department of Education.
- Pass or provide proof of a negative Mantoux test.
- Competitive salary
- Low-cost health benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Meaningful mission-driven work
- Opportunities for leadership and growth
- Supportive team environment
- Collaborative interdisciplinary teams
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite childcare (Monmouth County)
- Discount programs
Interested candidates should apply for this position via the LADACIN.org website or via Indeed.
Position open until filled. We encourage early applications.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
