Speech Language Pathologist

We need you to help our students develop the skills they need to communicate and succeed in school. As Speech and Language Pathologist, you will assess and provide speech and language therapy for students at assigned KIPP NJ school sites. You will focus on developing students’ oral communication skills to support their ability to access their educational program. And you will report to the Director of Special Education.

A bit more about you

• Provide direct treatment to students with speech-language impairments.
• Develop and implement educationally-based IEP communication goals using a variety of service delivery models to support the classroom curriculum.
• Follow and implement treatment plans.
• Communicate with families of students on assigned caseload regarding progress toward IEP goals.

• Collaborate with teachers to ensure that students meet the goals outlined in their IEPs.
• Provide individualized classroom strategies to facilitate specific communication skills.
• Participate as a member of the child study team

• Document student progress towards meeting established goals and objectives.
• Participate in IEP meetings of students on assigned caseload
• Conduct formal assessments.

• Master’s Degree from an ASHA accredited university with a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) or working toward completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Knowledge of speech-language report writing.
• Knowledge of formal speech-language assessments.
• Flexible and able to adapt to different school settings, procedures, and staffs.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform.

• A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.

This position will be compensated with an hourly rate of $50 - $65 commensurate with experience. We anticipate a schedule of approximately 16 hours per week.

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired staff members. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements.