Local Contract Speech Language Pathologist - $60-65 per hour
Company: RCM HealthCare Travel
Location: Bayonne
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Speech
Language Pathologist for a local contract job in Bayonne, 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 Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), school based, full or
part time RCM Health Care is looking for a Speech Language
Pathologists to provide services to school students, in and around
Bayonne, NJ. Services must take place in person at the school.
Provides 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.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Speech Language Specialist shall: 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). 2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate,
provide therapy, and provide strategies for the prevention and
remediation of speech, language, and hearing disorders. 3. Have
excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and
initiative. 4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
speech-language pathology, child growth and development, learning
assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. 5.
Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations
regarding Child Study Teams and special education assessment and
program requirements. 6. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates
enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with
students, staff, administration, parents, and the community. 7.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English,
orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary. 8.
Demonstrate the ability to use technology effectively. 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. 10. Provide evidence that a
criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has
been given by the Department of Education. 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. 12.
Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the
Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. JOB FUNCTIONS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Speech Language Specialist shall: 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. 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). 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. 4. Plan and deliver therapy for
students with speech, language, and/or hearing deficiencies in
individual and small group settings. 5. Assist with referrals of
students to agencies and resources in the community when
appropriate. 6. Develop and provide a means for the identification
of pupils with disorders of language and/or speech. 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. 8.
Arrange through the designated administrative official and Child
Study Team appropriate referrals of individuals whose communication
problem requires additional diagnosis and/or treatment. 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. 10. Conduct a therapy program that modifies
the behavior that characterizes the speech and/or language
disorder. 11. Maintain accurate and detailed records of IEP plans,
evaluations, and data from therapy on a continuous, systematic
basis. 12. Arrange parent and teacher conferences to inform and
assist in the pupil’s progress. 13. Serve as a consultant to the
classroom teacher regarding speech and language development
activities. 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. 15.
Provide information and counsel to parents and teachers which may
lead to the prevention of communication disorders. 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. 17. Perform Annual Review of each pupil’s
IEP with involvement of parents. 18. Perform speech and language
evaluation when required by the Child Study Team and participate in
staffing conferences of these required cases. 19. Coordinate with
outside agencies who provide Teacher of the Deaf consultation and
audiological services. 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. 21. Continue to evaluate
effectiveness of communication devices and programs for students
using Assistive Technology. 22. Provide in class language lessons
to designated groups as determined by need. 23. Serve as a member
of the designated Intervention and Referral Team, when requested.
24. Consult with parents (or guardians) and members of related
disciplines, including outside agencies regarding the needs of an
individual with a communicative disorder. 25. Recommend and
participate in Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication
Evaluations for students in need. 26. Provide regular evaluation of
students receiving speech, language, and hearing specialized
instruction to determine the effectiveness of services. 27.
Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by
law and regulation or requested by the Director of Special
Education. 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. 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. 30. Recommend
appropriate communication devices for non-verbal students and
provide training for parents and staff members. 31. Attend required
staff meetings and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees. 32.
Participate in faculty, school, parent, and community meetings and
programs, sharing observations, issues and resources available. 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.
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. 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. 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.). 37.
Maintain in safe working condition and operate electronic and other
equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities.
38. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and
standards when working with students, parents, school personnel,
and other agencies associated with the school. 39. Protect
confidentiality of records and information gained as part of
exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such
information within legal confines. 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. 41. Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board
of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and
contractual obligations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The 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. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made,
while performing this job the staff member shall: 1. Use strength
to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. 2. Sit,
stand and walk for required periods of time. 3. Speak and hear. 4.
Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth
perception along with the ability to focus vision. 5. Communicate
effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
acceptable forms of communication. 6. Reach with hands and arms and
use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools,
computers, and/or controls. Compensation: - $60-$65/hour - based on
experience About Us: 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. AC1 ACV12 Rcm HealthCare
Travel Job ID 315934. Posted job title: Speech Language Pathologist
(SLP) 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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