Company Description

About KIPP NYC:
Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.

Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation. Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.

Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4,700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.

Job Description

Speech - Language Pathologists (SLPs) work on a team of speech-language pathologists who will share responsibilities for supporting all KIPP NYC schools based on the needs of their respective students. The Speech - Language Pathologist will provide preventative and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. The SLPs work will have a heavy emphasis on working with non-mandated 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 speech-language therapy according to student needs to meet IEP mandates in individual, group, and push-in sessions
• Flexible and creatively implement therapeutic services using evidence-based 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 (4-6 students each)
• Provide RtI support to 1st-grade 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 speech-language pathologists.
• Coach contracted speech-language pathologists in their work with students receiving IEP-mandated speech-language therapy. Collaborate with contracted therapists through weekly check-ins and quarterly observations/coaching.
• Provide consultation for fellow speech-language pathologists on the KIPP NYC team and attend regional SLP meetings
• Provide professional development or consultation services for classroom teachers
• Write annual IEP reports: student’s 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 carry-over 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 K-8 students is strongly preferred
• New York State certification in the appropriate area
• A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven 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 $70,829 - $136,704. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role, NYS initial or professional certification, and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP NYC will evaluate a candidate’s years of experience, certification, and longevity at the point of hire to determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale.

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 Back-up Child and Elder Care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability.
• Employee incentives include an 8-week 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 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.

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.