Speech Language Pathologist 2425 School Year--Part-time and Full Time Opportunities

Position Overview

KIPP St. Louis is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to become part of our vibrant educational community. This role may travel between our school locations and work with a variety of age groups. 

Position type: Fulltime or Part Time

Key Outcomes of the role

• Implement IEP goals for speech and language students.

• Score a 90% or higher on compliance audit for special education

What you will do...

Under the leadership of the Director of Special Education and in collaboration with School Leaders and Teachers the SpeechLanguage Pathologist will use effective strategies to serve the needs of students with communication disorders at KIPP St. Louis.  The position will include the following roles and responsibilities:

Planning and Oversight:

• Determine and use procedures for referrals identification diagnosis case termination and followup of Speech/Language Pathology students.

• Establish daily schedules for assigned students according to service minutes established in the IEP.

Screening Testing Diagnosing and Advising

• Perform initial evaluations and reevaluations as required by federal state and district guidelines.

• Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speechlanguage services.

• Determines the effects of the students impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum

• Utilize allocated coordination time to perform additional professional responsibilities including developing and updating therapy plans holding parent conferences staff consultations and classroom observations.

• Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models including classroom intervention consultation/collaboration and pullout as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment

• Consult and collaborate with members of students teams to monitor academic progress and

• design/implement IEP accommodations/modifications.

Managing and Conducting Therapy

• Develop and implement an IEP (and other supporting paperwork) for each student within mandated timelines

• Attend and serve as a member of the IEP team to determine the eligibility of students

• Complete progress reports for each student served.  

• Maintain an individual folder for each student that contains all forms required by federal and state mandates.

Qualifications :

What you bring to the table:

• Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology required

• Missouri Speech and Language Pathology License required for the position 

• Experience in pediatrics/schoolbased speech and language therapy strongly preferred

• Dedication to helping children grow and learn

• A passion for working with students from underserved communities

• Ability to take and quickly implement feedback

Additional Information :

What we bring to the table:

We are a fast paced energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate the their best working environment we provide the following for full time employees only:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option including medical vision and dental. 

• Employer Paid Short Term Disability

• $50000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee

• Retirement plan through PSRSSL with a 14.5% match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program

• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony christmas party and more!

• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer

• Longevity Bonuses: 2 5 and 10 year financial rewards

• Generous time off:

  • Paid leave for illness personal days bereavement jury duty and militaryrelated leave

  • Paid parental leave for new families

  • Paid holidays as well as a one week Thanksgiving break a twoweek winter break a weeklong spring break

  • Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)

• Ongoing professional  development opportunities:

  • Weekly coaching sessions

  • Weekly schoolbased professional development

  • Five inperson PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis please visit our website to find out how to apply! 

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KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all our students families teachers staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.