LEAVE REPLACEMENT SPEECH LANGUAGE SPECIALIST 

1.0 FTE – MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AVAILABLE 9/25/26 THROUGH 1/18/27

POSITION The Specialist will provide speech and language instruction to classified disabled students – grades K-5.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 1. New Jersey Certification, Speech/Language Specialist Certification. 2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 3. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.

Starting Salary Range:

•Bachelor's Degree: $70,000 - $100,315 •Master's Degree: $77,450 - $109,865 •Master's + 30 Credits: $81,565 - $115,450 •Doctorate: $84,565 - $118,450

Key Highlights:

•Clear progression based on experience and educational attainment •Substantial salary increases for advanced degrees Top-tier salaries reaching six figures for experienced educators

Benefits:

Medical, and dental insurance

Participation in the NJ state pension system

Paid sick and personal days

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Life insurance

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT            10 Months

                                                          Salary as per SOMEA Agreement

South Orange-Maplewood School District is a regular school district located in Essex County with 11 schools, 596 teachers and 6,457 students. Total Revenue is $187,474,000 and is trending up. South Orange-Maplewood School District spends $24,092 per student per year on instruction.