Job Description

KIPP MA is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist demonstrating commitment to working with students from diverse and multicultural backgrounds. The Speech and Language Pathologist will work with students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice and fluency. By providing assessment, consultation and direct services, the Speech Pathologist will work to help students meet their educational goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Consulting

• Serve as a member of individual schools’ Health & Wellness team; attend H&W team meetings as part of the Response to Intervention (RTI) process upon request.
• Develop research-supported Speech interventions for classroom implementation.
• Keep organized the current data collection for students in RTI and Special Education.
• Conduct initial evaluations and reevaluations and administer necessary and requested assessments
• Write reports using a reader friendly index and explain to parents and students evaluation findings in clear, understandable language with cultural sensitivity
• Abide by a 45 day turn-around time from date of receipt of referral packet

Conduct Therapy

• Provide group and individual sessions as indicated by the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Write annual IEP goals/objectives in language that empowers students to transfer intervention strategies to classroom and academic performance
• Participate in annual IEP meetings, as needed
• Write progress reports toward achieving goals and objectives on IEPs to be sent home with report cards every 9 weeks

Collaborate with Teachers, Parents, and Other Providers

• Provide consultation on services in inclusive settings in order to support student generalization of speech and language skills
• This may include staff education on speech/language needs, clinical classroom observation, informal classroom push-in and probes
• Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families

Constant Learning

• Remain knowledgeable of current trends, federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure competency
• Keep certifications and licensure current

Regional Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to do their best work.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

Qualifications

• Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
• Commitment to anti-racism and equity
• Passion for subject/content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning
• 2+ years of full-time experience- Strong clinical fellows will be considered
• Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders
• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), strongly preferred
• Current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Professional (or initial) license as a Specialist Teacher in the area of Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders obtained through the Massachusetts Department of Education
• Prior clinical or school-based experience providing speech therapy to students, preferably in a school serving low-income families.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel between school sites
• KIPP MA requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved by KIPP MA for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief).
• Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Additional Information

What We Offer

The starting salary for this exempt position is $65,000 with a $1K signing bonus—and $2K retention and $3K longevity bonuses in subsequent years. We offer a comprehensive tiered benefits plan, with a competitive employer contribution toward premiums for health insurance, including coverage for spouse/domestic partner and/or children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, flexible PTO, life insurance, work-life balance benefits, paid family and medical leaves, flexible spending account options, parenting and elder care benefits, free access to financial coaching and services, commuter benefits, 403(b) plans, individualized coaching, and referral bonuses. KIPP MA may offer a relocation stipend to help defray the cost of moving for this role, where applicable.

All staff and educators at KIPP MA are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP MA, please view our Employee Value Proposition.

Application process

Internal candidates: If you are currently a member of the KIPP MA team, please apply by emailing your resume to the Recruitment Team at Talent@kippma.org. Be sure to indicate to which position you wish to apply.

External candidates: If you do not currently work for the KIPP MA team, please visit our job board at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/KIPP/massachusetts and complete an online application.

1. The KIPP MA Recruitment Team will select candidates to move forward to the video/phone screen interview stage.

2. Following the phone interview, the KIPP MA team will invite qualified candidates to interview with KIPP MA School or Regional Office Teams.