Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist
Company: RCM HealthCare Travel
Location: Trenton
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local
contract Speech Language Pathologist for a local contract job in
Trenton, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty:
Speech Language Pathologist - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date:
ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours -
Employment Type: Local Contract RCM Health Care is looking for a
Speech Language Pathologist to provide services to school students,
at the school location(s) in Trenton, NJ 08611. Services must take
place in person at the school, hours are Mon-Fri 8:40-3:30pm,
Monday-Friday. Full or part time hours are available. /n /nProvides
a full range of services in the identification and diagnosis of
speech, language, communication, and hearing disorders and in the
recommendation and delivery of appropriate educational services and
programs to eliminate, reduce, or accommodate disabilities that
interfere with the student’s meeting and exceeding the New Jersey
Student Learning Standards. /n /nQUALIFICATIONS: /n /nThe Speech
Language Specialist shall:/n /n/t 1. Hold a valid New Jersey
educational services certificate in accordance with the
requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6A
Chapter 9 with a Speech Language Specialist or a Speech Language
Specialist endorsement (N.J.A.C. 6A:9-13.6) and other appropriate
endorsement(s)./n/t 2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, provide
therapy, and provide strategies for the prevention and remediation
of speech, language, and hearing disorders./n/t 3. Have excellent
integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative./n/t
4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of speech-language
pathology, child growth and development, learning assessment and
diagnosis, and research related to learning./n/t 5. Demonstrate an
understanding of current rules and regulations regarding Child
Study Teams and special education assessment and program
requirements./n/t 6. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates
enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with
students, staff, administration, parents, and the community./n/t 7.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English,
orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary./n/t 8.
Demonstrate the ability to use technology effectively./n/t 9.
Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986./n/t 10. Provide evidence that a
criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has
been given by the Department of Education./n/t 11. Provide evidence
that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and
responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42
U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.1 et seq./n/t
12. Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the
Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable./n /nJOB
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: /n /nThe Speech Language Specialist
shall:/n/n /n/t 1. Provide comprehensive services for students with
speech and/or language disorders, following N.J.A.C. 6A:14 et seq.
and other State and District rules, regulations, and
procedures./n/t 2. Develop and implement screening procedures to
identify students who are in need of corrective speech, language,
and/or hearing instruction (N.J.A.C. 6A:14-3.6)./n/t 3. Participate
on the Child Study Team when students with communications disorders
are referred to the Team. Use observation, conferences with the
instructional staff, and various assessment techniques to make
diagnostic evaluations. Participate in Team conferences and
communications with parents and students, and recommend
intervention strategies for the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Monitor the Plan’s implementation, and participate in the Annual
Review./n/t 4. Plan and deliver therapy for students with speech,
language, and/or hearing deficiencies in individual and small group
settings./n/t 5. Assist with referrals of students to agencies and
resources in the community when appropriate./n/t 6. Develop and
provide a means for the identification of pupils with disorders of
language and/or speech./n/t 7. Develop necessary screening and
evaluation procedures to determine the nature, etiology, and
severity of the specific disabilities of the individuals identified
with speech and/or language problems./n/t 8. Arrange through the
designated administrative official and Child Study Team appropriate
referrals of individuals whose communication problem requires
additional diagnosis and/or treatment./n/t 9. Plan a therapy
program and develop the IEP for those individuals diagnosed as
having speech and/or language problems and arrange for the
implementation of this program within the educational setting with
involvement of parents./n/t 10. Conduct a therapy program that
modifies the behavior that characterizes the speech and/or language
disorder./n/t 11. Maintain accurate and detailed records of IEP
plans, evaluations, and data from therapy on a continuous,
systematic basis./n/t 12. Arrange parent and teacher conferences to
inform and assist in the pupil’s progress./n/t 13. Serve as a
consultant to the classroom teacher regarding speech and language
development activities./n/t 14. Identify community resources which
can be utilized by and for the communication disabled and cooperate
with these agencies in providing a program of services for a
pupil./n/t 15. Provide information and counsel to parents and
teachers which may lead to the prevention of communication
disorders./n/t 16. Meet with parents and teachers in regard to
their role in facilitating an effective facilitative program for a
particular pupil with a communication disorder./n/t 17. Perform
Annual Review of each pupil’s IEP with involvement of parents./n/t
18. Perform speech and language evaluation when required by the
Child Study Team and participate in staffing conferences of these
required cases./n/t 19. Coordinate with outside agencies who
provide Teacher of the Deaf consultation and audiological
services./n/t 20. Keep aware and up to date of current rules and
regulations governing application of the total speech program and
recommend appropriate modifications to maintain this program
consistent with requirements./n/t 21. Continue to evaluate
effectiveness of communication devices and programs for students
using Assistive Technology./n/t 22. Provide in class language
lessons to designated groups as determined by need./n/t 23. Serve
as a member of the designated Intervention and Referral Team, when
requested./n/t 24. Consult with parents (or guardians) and members
of related disciplines, including outside agencies regarding the
needs of an individual with a communicative disorder./n/t 25.
Recommend and participate in Assistive Technology and Augmentative
Communication Evaluations for students in need./n/t 26. Provide
regular evaluation of students receiving speech, language, and
hearing specialized instruction to determine the effectiveness of
services./n/t 27. Complete in a timely fashion all records and
reports as required by law and regulation or requested by the
Director of Special Education./n/t 28. Assist the instructional
staff through conferences, consultations, observations, and
demonstrations with classroom organization and the implementation
of effective instructional strategies and materials for students
with speech, language, and hearing disorders./n/t 29. Maintain
positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with
the administration, instructional staff, students, parents, and
representatives of other school districts and agencies within the
community./n/t 30. Recommend appropriate communication devices for
non-verbal students and provide training for parents and staff
members./n/t 31. Attend required staff meetings and serve, as
appropriate, on staff committees./n/t 32. Participate in faculty,
school, parent, and community meetings and programs, sharing
observations, issues and resources available./n/t 33. Conduct or
provide staff development sessions and educational programs for
parents to promote an understanding of effective strategies to
accommodate speech, language and hearing disorders./n/t 34. Notify
immediately appropriate personnel of evidence of substance abuse,
child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions,
potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the
influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic
steroids./n/t 35. Summarize, interpret, and disseminate current
developments in speech and language pathology through reading of
professional journals, participation in professional development,
and involvement in professional organizations./n/t 36. Continue to
grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and
professional growth experiences. Complete the required hours of
State-approved continuing professional development in accordance
with State and District procedures, as specified in the
Professional Improvement Plan (N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15.1 et seq.)./n/t 37.
Maintain in safe working condition and operate electronic and other
equipment needed to carry out job functions and
responsibilities./n/t 38. Display the highest ethical and
professional behavior and standards when working with students,
parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the
school./n/t 39. Protect confidentiality of records and information
gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion
in sharing such information within legal confines./n/t 40. Perform
any duties that are within the scope of employment and
certifications, as assigned by the Principal or Director of Special
Education and not otherwise prohibited by law./n/t 41. Adhere to
New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and
regulations, Board of Education policies and contractual
obligations./n /nPHYSICAL DEMANDS: /n /nThe physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job. /nUnless reasonable accommodations can be
made, while performing this job the staff member shall:/n/n /n/t 1.
Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the
job./n/t 2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time./n/t
3. Speak and hear./n/t 4. Use close vision, color vision,
peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to
focus vision./n/t 5. Communicate effectively in English, using
proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille
may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication./n/t 6.
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls./n
/nCompensation /n$60-$63/hour - based on experience /nAbout Us:
/nRCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for
qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely
results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and
candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions
to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and
careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career
opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help
our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
/nWe proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as
well. /n Rcm HealthCare Travel Job ID 316425. Posted job title:
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) full or part time About RCM
HealthCare Travel RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide
opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions.
We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with
our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing
staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions
across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As
professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and
follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their
career and life goals. We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold
Seal of Approval as well.
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