FT Speech Therapist

The Hamburg School has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Speech Therapist for the Hamburg School located in Sussex County, NJ. This is a maternity leave replacement position, available immediately through June 2026.

Appropriate NJDOE Speech-Language Specialist Certificate and New Jersey Speech License required. In addition, required Criminal History/Fingerprinting Check.

Qualifications

• Hold a current State license to practice Speech Therapy in the State of New Jersey. 
• Has a minimum of three years successful teaching experience and/or experiences in speech therapy; knowledge of computer-based record keeping.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, Administrators, and others.
• Successfully completes required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Maintains a residence in the state of New Jersey, will be moving into a residence in the state within 12 months of employment by the district or has received a residency waiver from the Department of Education as permitted in the New Jersey First Act.
• Such other alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Terms

• In accordance with the established HEA Salary Guide, based on education level and experience, currently ranging from $67,483 (BA Step 1) - $92,068 (MA, Step 16).

Job Goal

• To provide speech-language therapy services for students with speech and language impairments as mandated by the New Jersey State regulations and code.

Responsibilities

• Provides a thorough assessment and diagnosis of speech and language impairments as a member of the Child Study Team.
• Provides appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual student’s needs and correct existing speech and language impairments.
• Assumes primary responsibility for scheduling children for speech and language services after consultation with administration and staff.
• Provides training to staff relevant to the generalization of speech therapy practices and recommendations within the educational setting.
• Attends professional meetings and workshops to keep abreast of the most current teaching materials, teaching techniques, tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Utilizes professional expertise to provide habilitation of speech and language impairments and consider referrals from specialists.
• Assists and guides teachers in observing, describing and referring students with suspected speech and language impairments.
• Maintains written reports and records on interventions in accordance with department procedures.
• Participates in staffing, annual reviews, parent/teacher conferences and makes parent/teacher contacts as necessary.
• Communicates with case managers regarding the children’s programming and progress.
• Contributes to progress reports and collects data for Individualized Education Plans.
• Schedules case load assigned. 
• Staff Consultation, Record Keeping, Assessment, Professional Development
• Performs all other tasks and assumes such other duties as assigned by the designated school administrator.

Email letter of interest, copy of certifications and resume to:
Dr. Kimberly Sigman, Superintendent

ksigman@hamburgschool.com

AA/EOE