Speech Language Pathologist (25.26 School Year)--Part-time and Full Time Opportunities!

Company Description

Position Overview: 

Every day, it is great people at KIPP that prove the possible. KIPP St. Louis is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to become part of our vibrant educational community. The SLP will be responsible for serving students in grades K-10 within KIPP St. Louis’ five schools. This is a part time exempt position reporting to the Director of Student Support.

Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission, vision, and equity statement.

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

Equity Statement: KIPP St. Louis is committed to becoming an anti-racist and anti-sexist organization by confronting inequities, barriers, and oppressive policies and systems.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and at full growth, we will educate nearly 3,600 students and hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of two middle schools, three elementary schools, and a high school.

Job Description

Position Overview

KIPP St. Louis is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to become part of our vibrant educational community. This role may travel between our school locations and work with a variety of age groups. 

Position type: Full-time or Part Time

Key Outcomes of the role…

• Implement IEP goals for speech and language students.

• Score a 90% or higher on compliance audit for special education

What you will do...

Under the leadership of the Director of Special Education, and in collaboration with School Leaders and Teachers, the Speech-Language Pathologist will use effective strategies to serve the needs of students with communication disorders at KIPP St. Louis.  The position will include the following roles and responsibilities:

Planning and Oversight:

• Determine and use procedures for referrals, identification, diagnosis, case termination and follow-up of Speech/Language Pathology students.

• Establish daily schedules for assigned students according to service minutes established in the IEP.

Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising

• Perform initial evaluations and re-evaluations as required by federal, state, and district guidelines.

• Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.

• Determines the effects of the student’s impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum

• Utilize allocated coordination time to perform additional professional responsibilities including developing and updating therapy plans, holding parent conferences, staff consultations, and classroom observations.

• Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration, and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment

• Consult and collaborate with members of students’ teams to monitor academic progress and

• design/implement IEP accommodations/modifications.

Managing and Conducting Therapy

• Develop and implement an IEP (and other supporting paperwork) for each student within mandated timelines

• Attend and serve as a member of the IEP team to determine the eligibility of students

• Complete progress reports for each student served.  

• Maintain an individual folder for each student that contains all forms required by federal and state mandates.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

• Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology required

• Missouri Speech and Language Pathology License required for the position 

• Experience in pediatrics/school-based speech and language therapy strongly preferred

• Dedication to helping children grow and learn

• A passion for working with students from underserved communities

• Ability to take and quickly implement feedback

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