2025-2026 Speech and Language Therapist - Elementary School
2025-2026 Speech and Language Therapist - Elementary School
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Job Description
Position Overview:
Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs) work on a team of speechlanguage pathologists who will share responsibilities for supporting all KIPP NYC schools based on the needs of their respective students. The Speech and Language Therapist will provide preventative and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language speech voice and fluency. The SALTs work will have a heavy emphasis on working with nonmandated students identified through screening as having a speech or language delay that impacts academics as part of a Response to Intervention model.
Duties and Responsibilities:
General responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Provide speechlanguage therapy according to student needs to meet IEP mandates in individual group and pushin sessions
Flexible and creatively implement therapeutic services using evidencebased practices
Address the needs of students beginning to struggle through a Response to an Intervention model
Minimum of 3 groups of Kindergarten RtI focusing on phonological awareness (46 students each)
Provide RtI support to 1stgrade students through differentiation of material and small group interventions
Individual or group sessions RtI support at Middle School (equivalent to 1/2 day of service per week)
Individual/group sessions for articulation and fluency (any grade level)
Conduct speech and language screenings of all kindergarten students
Offer support to our students of all age ranges and from heterogeneous and various linguistic backgrounds
Participate in and lead professional development with general education teachers learning specialists administrators and your fellow KIPP NYC speechlanguage therapists
Coach contracted speechlanguage pathologists in their work with students receiving IEPmandated speechlanguage therapy. Collaborate with contracted therapists through weekly checkins and quarterly observations/coaching.
Provide consultation for fellow speechlanguage therapists on the KIPP NYC team and attend regional SALT meetings
Provide professional development or consultation services for classroom teachers
Write annual IEP reports: students present level of performance goals and recommendations
Provide speech and language interim and/or baseline assessments
Opportunity to supervise graduate student interns
Communicate student progress and carryover techniques to parents and families
Participate in Child Study Teams
Function as an integrated member of the KIPP school community
Support with general school operations including:
Arrival lunch recess and late student support
Update bulletin boards/student work monthly
Maintain a clean and organized environment
Attend/participate in report card nights
Attend/participate in all staff events
Qualifications :
Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value: zest grit hope love social intelligence gratitude and a sense of humor.
At least two years of direct experience with K8 students is strongly preferred
New York State certification in the appropriate area
A passion for being part of a teamoriented missiondriven school culture
A strong desire to become a better practitioner by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities
Additional Information :
Compensation and Benefits:
KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70829 $142270. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.
KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to the following:
- Robust benefits include medical dental and vision.
- Generous time off including 5 school vacation weeks sick and personal days and an extended summer break.
- Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
- Bright Horizon Backup Child and Elder Care.
- Employerpaid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
- Employee incentives include 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years annual professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY your employment will be subject to review which may include separation from KIPP NYC. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.
KIPP NYC LLC is an antiracist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse equitable and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC women gender expansive LGBTQIA veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
