Speech Language Pathologist

KIPP Texas Public Schools•Austin, TX

12d

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) assesses, diagnoses, and treats K–12 students with speech, language, and social communication disorders, including articulation, phonological, voice, resonance, and fluency disorders. The SLP also consults with campus staff, teachers, and parents about speech and language development and maintains accurate clinical records for students receiving therapy. The role supports KIPP Texas’s mission by ensuring students with communication disorders receive specialized interventions that help them make meaningful progress. The SLP evaluates students suspected of having speech impairments, determines eligibility for services, recommends classroom interventions before therapy referral, and participates in ARD and ACWL committee meetings. The SLP provides scheduled therapy, follows ARD documents, arranges make-up sessions when needed, tracks progress, and completes related clinical records and quarterly speech report cards. The role also evaluates therapy effectiveness, communicates with students, families, and colleagues, supports progress and IEP discussions, and provides workshops and resources to educators and parents. The position attends monthly Special Education meetings with the Director of Special Populations.

Requirements

Valid licensure through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology.
Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in a school setting.
Experience collaborating with teammates.
Experience using a variety of assessments to diagnose communication disorders.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor, with self-confidence and initiative.
Ability to work on both broad-based strategy and everyday details and to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making.
Ability to synthesize knowledge and present it comprehensively to stakeholders.
Independent, self-starting approach with a strong focus on student development.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and planning skills.
Passionate and caring attitude toward children; responsive follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines.
Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Observe students with suspected speech difficulties and assess them to determine whether an impairment is present and whether they are eligible for services.
Recommend in-classroom interventions before referring students for therapy.
Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings to interpret assessments and discuss placement and goals.
Participate in All Children Will Learn (ACWL) committee meetings to discuss interventions and pre-referral recommendations.
Provide regular therapy in language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders, following ARD documents and therapy schedules; provide make-up sessions when necessary.
Apply best practices in therapy techniques and complete clinical records and paperwork associated with speech services.
Provide students with quarterly speech report cards to track progress.
Work with teachers and parents to monitor and evaluate therapy effectiveness and identify areas needing further development.
Meet with ARD committees to discuss student progress, interpret test results, and modify IEPs as appropriate.
Communicate therapy goals and student needs to colleagues, students, and parents.
Work with the Special Education Team in S 3 to provide at least one workshop per year at each KIPP Houston campus.
Provide educators and parents with speech and language resources and help school personnel identify and understand communication deficits.
Attend and participate in monthly Special Education meetings with the Director of Special Populations.