Immediate Speech-Language Pathologist

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

3d•$50,000

About The Position

KIPP Jacksonville seeks Speech-Language Pathologists at our schools (K-12). The SLP works closely with Learning Specialists (certified ESE educators) to ensure that that KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and to work with students one on one or in small groups. The SLP will work with students in multiple grade levels. The SLP will be part of the school-based team. They are responsible for creating a positive environment for their students, implementing curriculum, assessing students, building relationships with our families, collaborating with their team and other duties, as assigned. Full responsibilities are ultimately outlined by Principals. Relevant licensure/certification should be indicated in the appropriate sections of the application

Requirements

Relevant Bachelor's Degree & Master’s Degree
ASHA certified
At least one year of school-based or student-facing experience with a proven track-record of high achievement
KIPP Jacksonville Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability.
We search for established educators who embody them.
In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Title I school setting

Responsibilities

Provide speech and language therapy special education services to students in groups and as individuals per their Individual Education Plans.
Provide intervention to students through response to intervention including small groups and classroom intervention
Attend meetings, writes progress summaries on present levels of performance, and proposed IEP goals.
Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.
Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech or language impairments.
Keep thorough records for each student receiving therapy or other school provided speech-language services.
Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings.
Conduct speech/language evaluations if necessary
Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms
Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech, language and literacy development.
Other duties as assigned by the Principals/school.

Benefits

Our current starting salary for a first-year Speech-Language Pathologist is $50,000
Access to health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
Access to short-term and long-term disability insurance
403(b) retirement program with a company match
To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.
The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible.
In our first year of paying out millage stipends, certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received an additional $7,000.
Certified staff also received TSIA stipends this year.
There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends.
This role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.
This offering is subject to change each school year.
Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.