26-27 Speech Language Pathologist

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Speech Language Pathologist

Job Summary
The Speech language role is an integral part of the Student support team ensuring that students receive the necessary support to overcome communication challenges. This role focuses on identifying and addressing speech language and communication difficulties that may impact a students ability to succeed academically and socially. Related service provider salaries are exempt and start at $82620 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here. Related service providers can earn up to $4000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC. This is a Full-time fully on-site role that will support multiple campuses with an immediate start date.

About KIPP DC

For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community

About the team
A school-based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) plays a crucial role in supporting students with speech language and communication challenges. They assess and diagnose issues such as articulation language delays stuttering and social communication difficulties. The SLP works closely with teachers parents and other school staff to develop individualized plans that promote student success in both the classroom and social settings. Through targeted therapy and interventions they help students improve their communication skills enhance academic performance and build confidence in their ability to engage with peers and teachers.

About the Role

KIPP DC is looking for a dynamic committed and flexible speech and language pathologist to become part of a vibrant educational community. The KIPP DC speech and language pathologist will ensure that students are progressing on their individual goals by delivering effective high-quality intervention. This role is an exempt position and will report directly to the director of student support.

Location and Type of Work
As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.

Responsibilities

Service Delivery: 70%

Provide speech and language therapy to special education students in groups and as individuals per their Individual Education Plans
Provide classroom-based wraparound supports within our self-contained classrooms (as assigned)
Support students and staff with the implementation of assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication (ACC) devices as needed based on student need
Provide intervention to students through response to intervention including small groups and classroom intervention
Serve students with swallowing disorders as it relates to the school setting
Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students needs and correct existing speech or language impairments
Conduct speech language and hearing screenings
Conduct speech/language evaluations
Case manage students (this is especially common for speech only ECE and Elementary students)

Stakeholder Management: 20%

Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech language and literacy development
Participate in Multidisciplinary team meetings and responsibilities. Attend meetings write progress summaries on present levels of performance and propose IEP goals.
Assist and guide teachers in observing describing and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments
Assist in the proper referrals of students to agencies and specialists in the community as appropriate
Keep thorough records for each student receiving therapy or other school provided speech-language services
Participate in case conferences to discuss student goals and plans

School and Community Support: 10%

Demonstrate strong pedagogy
Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms and everywhere on campus
Exhibit positive rapport with students
Create and foster a positive learning environment
Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents
Be available for Open Houses Parent-Teacher Conferences and other events involving parents
Assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping
Maintain a neat clean classroom environment and a professional personal appearance
Serve on school committees as needed
Perform clerical duties as required relating to textbooks instructional supplies student reports and records attendance reports etc
Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP DC

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications:

Masters in an accredited speech language program.
Commitment to working with limited access to quality educational opportunities.
ASHA certified or Clinical Fellow.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience/strength in phonemic awareness and reading remediation
Experience working in a public/charter school
Experience working in an urban school
At least two years of experience

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 10 pounds
Ability to stand frequently
Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools

Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:

Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform believing in every childs potential for success and prioritizing students schools and the essential role of families.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DCs commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback self reflection humility and action.

Benefits & Compensation

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector. Related service provider salaries are exempt and start at $82620 and increase with years of experience. Please see the salary scale here. Related service providers can earn up to $4000 in renewal add-ons to their base salary each year they return to KIPP DC.
KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.

KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at . Please include your name resume and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Speech Language PathologistJob SummaryThe Speech language role is an integral part of the Student support team ensuring that students receive the necessary support to overcome communication challenges. This role focuses on identifying and addressing speech language and communication difficulties tha...