5-12: Speech & Language Pathologist - Lynn, MA (2024-2025)

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Consulting

Serve as a member of individual schools’ Health & Wellness team; attend H&W team meetings as part of the Response to Intervention (RTI) process upon request.

Develop research-supported Speech interventions for classroom implementation.

Keep organized the current data collection for students in RTI and Special Education.

Conduct initial evaluations and reevaluations and administer necessary and requested assessments

Write reports using a reader friendly index and explain to parents and students evaluation findings in clear, understandable language with cultural sensitivity

Abide by a 45 day turn-around time from date of receipt of referral packet

Conduct Therapy

Provide group and individual sessions as indicated by the Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Write annual IEP goals / objectives in language that empowers students to transfer intervention strategies to classroom and academic performance

Participate in annual IEP meetings, as needed

Write progress reports toward achieving goals and objectives on IEPs to be sent home with report cards every 9 weeks

Collaborate with Teachers, Parents, and Other Providers

Provide consultation on services in inclusive settings in order to support student generalization of speech and language skills

This may include staff education on speech / language needs, clinical classroom observation, informal classroom push-in and probes

Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families

Constant Learning

Remain knowledgeable of current trends, federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure competency

Keep certifications and licensure current

General Requirements and Responsibilities

Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively

Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role.

Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to do their best work.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students

Commitment to anti-racism and equity

Passion for subject / content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning

2+ years of full-time experience- Strong clinical fellows will be considered

Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders

Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), strongly preferred

Current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Professional (or initial) license as a Specialist Teacher in the area of Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders obtained through the Massachusetts Department of Education

Prior clinical or school-based experience providing speech therapy to students, preferably in a school serving low-income families.

Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to travel between school sites

Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite

Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive.

We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students.

We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Additional Information

What We Offer

The minimum salary for this exempt position is $65,000 to $95,000 (per 1.0 FTE / 45 hours per week), depending on years of experience.

The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible.

For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.