[2025-2026] Speech - Language Pathologist - Elementary School

KIPP • New York, NY

89d • $70,829 - $142,270

About The Position

Speech - Language Pathologists (SLPs) work on a team of speech-language pathologists who will share responsibilities for supporting all KIPP NYC schools based on the needs of their respective students. The Speech - Language Pathologist will provide preventative and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. The SLPs work will have a heavy emphasis on working with non-mandated students identified through screening as having a speech or language delay that impacts academics as part of a Response to Intervention model.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language therapy according to student needs to meet IEP mandates in individual, group, and push-in sessions
• Flexible and creatively implement therapeutic services using evidence-based practices
• Address the needs of students beginning to struggle through a Response to an Intervention model
• 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
• Individual or group sessions RtI support at Middle School (equivalent to 1/2 day of service per week)
• Individual/group sessions for articulation and fluency (any grade level)
• Conduct speech and language screenings of all kindergarten students
• Offer support to our 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 your 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 and 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
• Opportunity to 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $142,270
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous time off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability
• Employee incentives include 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees