Speech Language Pathologist

About CJCP

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: 
USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  2013-2018
US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
National charter School, 2020
College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024
100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011

The mission of CJCP is to provide  academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Hiring for School Year 2025-2026

Speech Language Pathologist 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Assess and analyze students’ communication competencies and characteristics.

• Plan, prepare and deliver treatment programs for children with speech and language needs.

• Provide diagnostic evaluations of pupils referred to the child study team for communication disorders and participate in team conferences related to those pupils, as appropriate.

• Develop, implement and oversee individualized educational programs (IEPs), in conjunction with parents and teachers, for students who are eligible for speech correction

• Provide individual and small group intervention sessions with students who have been found eligible to receive services.

• Maintain close liaison with the child study team and serve as a case manager as assigned.

• Keep those records necessary for each child

• Provide individual or group in-service experiences for staff and parents as appropriate.

• Conduct ongoing evaluation of all children in the program to determine appropriateness of their program.

• Act as educational consultant to classroom teachers, counselors and administrators as needed.

• Assume primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining needed equipment and supplies.

• Maintain professional competence through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

• Assume other related duties as assigned by the Chief Education Officer or Director of Special Education.

Essential Duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;

• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;

• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;

• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;

• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the field of Speech-Language pathology 

• Ability to effectively apply the principles of assessment, treatment and prevention/correction of speech, language, and hearing disorders. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;

• Excellent organizational skills.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law, administrative code and provisions of the board’s policy on the evaluation of certified staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;

• Valid NJ Education Services Certificate or Speech - Language Specialist Endorsement;

• Pass a physical examination in accordance with statue and board policy

• NJ Criminal History;

• Work authorization in the U.S.;

• Tuberculosis Test;

• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities at MCSCS:

• NJ pension plan

• Tuition reimbursement assistance;

• Paid professional development opportunities;

• Paid time off;

• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary Starting: $70,000.00 per year