Speech Language Pathologist (26.27 School Year)

KIPP St. Louis Public Schools•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

KIPP St. Louis is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to serve students with communication disorders across its public charter school network. Under the leadership of the Manager of Special Education and in collaboration with school leaders and teachers, the SLP uses effective strategies to meet students’ needs. The role is full-time, exempt, and 12 months, and reports to the Director of Special Populations. The Speech Language Pathologist manages referrals, identification, diagnosis, case termination, and follow-up for students receiving speech/language services. The SLP conducts evaluations, develops and implements IEPs, schedules and delivers services according to IEP minutes, monitors progress, and maintains required student records. 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 collaborates with families and school teams, participates in IEP meetings, consults with staff, observes classrooms, and contributes to accommodations and modifications that support students’ access to the general curriculum. The role uses the SPEDtrak IEP platform and is evaluated in part on compliant, timely documentation and delivery of required services.

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 receive and quickly implement feedback.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Determine and use procedures for referrals, identification, diagnosis, case termination, and follow-up for students receiving speech/language services.
Establish daily schedules for assigned students according to service minutes in their IEPs.
Perform initial and reevaluations in accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines.
Analyze and interpret information to recommend whether students need speech-language services and determine how impairments affect access to the general curriculum.
Use coordination time for professional responsibilities, including developing and updating therapy plans, parent conferences, staff consultations, and classroom observations.
Schedule interventions using classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration, and pull-out service models as appropriate to student needs and the least restrictive environment.
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 and provide them to parents during reporting periods.
Maintain an individual folder for each student containing forms required by federal and state mandates.
Use SPEDtrak to create compliant, faithful IEPs for students receiving speech/language services.
Follow students’ IEPs and provide required service minutes.
Collect and track data for IEP goals and objectives in a timely manner.
Participate as a related service provider in IEP meetings and provide data on students’ 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 403b supplement to the pension program.
Qualified 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.