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- 2025
- 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 2026-2027
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:
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost
- NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for extra stipends
8 hour shift - Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract
Salary Starting: $70,000.00 per year
Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District) is a charter school district located in Somerset County with 1 school, 84 teachers and 1,277 students. Total Revenue is $24,331,000 and is trending up. Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District) spends $15,440 per student per year on instruction.