New York, New York
Posted: 28-Oct-25
Location: Whippany, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 annually
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Winston Preparatory School is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join the NJ campus team, located in Whippany (Morris County). This position is for immediate opening. The hired candidate will begin as a substitute teacher and, over the course of the school year, will transition into a Specialist in our 1:1 Focus Program.
This position begins with providing coverage and/or assistance in content classes and 1:1 Focus sessions, while also participating in all faculty meetings and professional development. This allows the candidate hired for this position to become fully immersed in Winston Prep NJ’s community, unique philosophies, and best practices. As the year progresses and needs arise, the hired candidate will steadily transition into having their own caseload.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and immerse oneself in our highly individualized educational model for students with specific learning differences, such as ADD, dyslexia, and NVLD, and grow into a long-term role within our amazing school community.
The hired candidate will support students’ growth in a student-centered, skills-focused way using best practices and a differentiated, individualized curriculum. The role requires building and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty while also addressing the social-emotional needs of each student.
About Winston Preparatory School
Winston Preparatory School is a co-ed private day school for 4-12th-grade students with learning differences such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disabilities, expressive or receptive language disorders, and executive functioning difficulties. Our mission is to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. Winston Preparatory School also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way.
Learn more about Winston Preparatory School at www.winstonprep.edu.
Essential Tasks
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Provide coverage and/or assistance in content classes and 1:1 Focus sessions
- Instruct students in their greatest areas of need using a variety of techniques, such as multi-sensory learning and repetition, to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Provide decoding, encoding, reading fluency, reading comprehension, and writing remediation in one-to-one and classroom settings
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
- Meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, school policies, and administrative regulations
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
- Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
- Perform related work as required
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Strong CFY candidates will be considered
- At least 2 years of school experience is strongly preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and student management skills
- Flexible, collaborative, committed, and eager to learn our student-centered model
Benefits and Other Compensation Offered:
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (Sick leave for teachers/paid vacations and holidays for non-instructional staff)
- Professional Development for instructional staff
- Retirement Plan with employer match after 2 years of employment
- $700 annual employer health care contribution every January following 1 year of service
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Additional compensation is available for extra-curricular responsibilities such as after-school clubs, exam proctoring, and tutoring
We are proud of our diverse student body and actively seek candidates who reflect the diversity of our school community. This position requires the successful candidate to work in person and on campus in Whippany, NJ.
The salary range for this position is $60,000-75,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Ready to apply? Interested candidates should submit their resume to Head of School, Erica Piche, at epiche@winstonprep.edu.