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About the Role

Speech - Language Pathologists (SLPs) will provide preventative and remediation services for students with difficulties in language, speech, voice, and fluency. The role emphasizes working with non-mandated students identified through screening as having a speech or language delay impacting academics, as part of a Response to Intervention model.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language therapy according to student needs to meet IEP mandates in individual, group, and push-in sessions.
• Implement therapeutic services using evidence-based practices.
• Address the needs of students struggling through a Response to an Intervention model.
• Conduct a minimum of 3 groups of Kindergarten RtI focusing on phonological awareness (4-6 students each).
• Provide RtI support to 1st-grade students through differentiation of material and small group interventions.
• Provide RtI support at Middle School through individual or group sessions (equivalent to 1/2 day of service per week).
• Provide individual/group sessions for articulation and fluency (any grade level).
• Conduct speech and language screenings of all kindergarten students.
• Offer support to students of all age ranges and from heterogeneous and various linguistic backgrounds.
• Participate in and lead professional development with general education teachers, learning specialists, administrators, and fellow KIPP NYC speech-language pathologists.
• Coach contracted speech-language pathologists in their work with students receiving IEP-mandated speech-language therapy.
• Collaborate with contracted therapists through weekly check-ins and quarterly observations/coaching.
• Provide consultation for fellow speech-language pathologists on the KIPP NYC team.
• Attend regional SLP meetings.
• Provide professional development or consultation services for classroom teachers.
• Write annual IEP reports: student’s present level of performance, goals, and recommendations.
• Provide speech and language interim and/or baseline assessments.
• Supervise graduate student interns.
• Communicate student progress and carry-over techniques to parents and families.
• Participate in Child Study Teams.
• Function as an integrated member of the KIPP school community.
• Support with general school operations including arrival, lunch, recess, and late student support.
• Update bulletin boards/student work monthly.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Attend/participate in report card nights.
• Attend/participate in all staff events.

Requirements

• At least two years of direct experience with K-8 students is strongly preferred.
• New York State certification in the appropriate area.
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
• A strong desire to become a better practitioner by joining the KIPP NYC team and family.
• Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities.
• This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools.
• If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC.
• You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
• KIPP NYC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment.
• Zest
• Grit
• Hope
• Love
• Social intelligence
• Gratitude
• Sense of humor

Location

• NYC

Work Type

• Onsite
• Travel required

Experience Level

• 2+ years of direct experience with K-8 students preferred

Education Level

• New York State certification in the appropriate area

Salary/Compensations

• $70,829 - $136,704 yearly

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 5 school vacation weeks
• Sick and personal days
• Extended summer break
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term disability
• 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years
• Annual professional development funds
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

• KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
• We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
• KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.
• Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life.
• Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members.

Equal Opportunity

• KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.