Speech Language Pathologist (26.27 School Year)

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

KIPP St. Louis is hiring a full-time, exempt, 12-month Speech Language Pathologist to serve students with communication disorders across its regional K–12 network. Under the leadership of the Manager of Special Education and in collaboration with school leaders and teachers, the SLP supports students in accessing the general curriculum and receiving appropriate speech-language services. The role reports to the Director of Special Populations and collaborates with the Director and Manager of Special Populations, school leaders, special education teachers, and parents. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates students, determines eligibility and service needs, develops and implements IEPs, and provides services according to each student’s IEP. Service delivery may include classroom intervention, consultation and collaboration, or pull-out services, as appropriate to student needs and the least restrictive environment. The SLP monitors student progress, maintains required documentation, communicates with families, and participates in IEP teams and related professional responsibilities. KIPP St. Louis is a public charter school network educating more than 2,000 students in St. Louis. Its mission is to work with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose. The organization emphasizes academic excellence, student confidence, and building a more just world.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
CCC-Speech Language Pathology license.
Dedication to helping children grow and learn.
Passion for working with students from underserved communities.
Ability to take and quickly implement feedback.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric or school-based speech and language therapy.

Responsibilities

Determine and use procedures for referrals, identification, diagnosis, case termination, and follow-up for speech-language students.
Establish daily schedules for assigned students based on the service minutes specified in their IEPs.
Perform initial evaluations and reevaluations in accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines.
Analyze and interpret information to recommend whether speech-language services are needed.
Determine how a student’s impairment affects access to the general curriculum.
Use allocated coordination time for professional responsibilities, including developing and updating therapy plans, holding parent conferences, consulting with staff, and conducting classroom observations.
Schedule interventions using appropriate service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation and collaboration, and pull-out services.
Consult and collaborate with student team members to monitor academic progress and design and implement IEP accommodations and modifications.
Develop and implement an IEP and supporting paperwork for each student within mandated timelines.
Attend and serve as a member of IEP teams to determine student eligibility.
Complete progress reports for each student served.
Maintain an individual folder for each student containing forms required by federal and state mandates.
Use SPEDtrak to create compliant and faithful IEPs for students receiving speech-language services.
Provide required service minutes in accordance with students’ IEPs.
Collect and track data on IEP goals and objectives in a timely manner.
Provide parents with progress reports during reporting periods.
Participate as a related service provider in IEP meetings and provide data about student progress.

Benefits

$0-deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Employer-paid short-term disability.
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14%, plus an optional 403(b) supplement.
Eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Ongoing professional development.
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave.
Paid parental leave for new families.
Paid holidays, a one-week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break.
Wellness days throughout the year.