KIPP Texas Public Schools
Speech Language Pathologist
KIPP Texas Public Schools, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Company Description
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open‑enrollment, pre‑k‑12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas‑Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, offices, and the communities we serve is unwavering. KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college‑preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
Job Description The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating students in grades K‑12 with speech, language, and social communication disorders. The SLP serves as a campus consultant on speech and language development and maintains accurate clinical records for students receiving speech therapy. This position furthers the KIPP Texas mission by ensuring all students with communication disorders receive specialized interventions to make meaningful progress.
Key Responsibilities
Observe students who are experiencing speech difficulties as identified by parents or teachers.
Assess and evaluate students to determine the presence of a speech impairment and eligibility for services.
Recommend in‑classroom interventions prior to therapy referral.
Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings to interpret assessments and discuss placement and goal setting for students identified as having speech or language impairments.
Participate in KIPP Houston’s All Children Will Learn (ACWL) committee meetings to discuss interventions and pre‑referral recommendations.
Meet with students on a regular basis to provide therapy in language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders, following the ARD schedule and providing make‑up sessions when necessary.
Complete clinical records and paperwork associated with speech services and provide students with quarterly speech report cards to track progress.
Assist teachers and parents in monitoring and evaluating therapy effectiveness throughout the year and anticipate areas needing further development.
Meet with the ARD committee to discuss progress, interpret test results, and modify students’ IEPs as needed.
Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding therapy goal accomplishment and communication needs.
Work with members of the Special Education Team to provide at least one workshop per year at each KIPP Houston campus, addressing developmental and educational norms for speech and in‑classroom interventions.
Provide educators and parents with resources related to speech and language.
Assist school personnel in identifying and understanding students with communication deficits.
Attend and participate in monthly Special Education meetings with the Director of Special Populations.
Qualifications Education and Knowledge
Valid licensure through the Texas Department of Licensure & Regulation as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology.
Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in a school setting.
Skills
Experience collaborating with teammates.
Experience using a variety of assessments to diagnose communication disorders.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self‑confidence and initiative.
Ability to work both on broad‑based strategy and everyday details.
Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision‑making.
Ability to synthesize knowledge and present it to stakeholders in a comprehensive manner.
Independent, self‑starter with a strong focus on student development.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Passionate and loving attitude toward all children.
Responsiveness; follow‑up and follow‑through with students, families, and staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines.
Reliable transportation.
Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. As a full‑time KIPP Texas employee, you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25 /month.
Equal Employment Opportunity KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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Founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, offices, and the communities we serve is unwavering. KIPP Texas is part of the national KIPP network of 255 college‑preparatory public charter schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia.
Job Description The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating students in grades K‑12 with speech, language, and social communication disorders. The SLP serves as a campus consultant on speech and language development and maintains accurate clinical records for students receiving speech therapy. This position furthers the KIPP Texas mission by ensuring all students with communication disorders receive specialized interventions to make meaningful progress.
Key Responsibilities
Observe students who are experiencing speech difficulties as identified by parents or teachers.
Assess and evaluate students to determine the presence of a speech impairment and eligibility for services.
Recommend in‑classroom interventions prior to therapy referral.
Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings to interpret assessments and discuss placement and goal setting for students identified as having speech or language impairments.
Participate in KIPP Houston’s All Children Will Learn (ACWL) committee meetings to discuss interventions and pre‑referral recommendations.
Meet with students on a regular basis to provide therapy in language, articulation, fluency, and voice disorders, following the ARD schedule and providing make‑up sessions when necessary.
Complete clinical records and paperwork associated with speech services and provide students with quarterly speech report cards to track progress.
Assist teachers and parents in monitoring and evaluating therapy effectiveness throughout the year and anticipate areas needing further development.
Meet with the ARD committee to discuss progress, interpret test results, and modify students’ IEPs as needed.
Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents regarding therapy goal accomplishment and communication needs.
Work with members of the Special Education Team to provide at least one workshop per year at each KIPP Houston campus, addressing developmental and educational norms for speech and in‑classroom interventions.
Provide educators and parents with resources related to speech and language.
Assist school personnel in identifying and understanding students with communication deficits.
Attend and participate in monthly Special Education meetings with the Director of Special Populations.
Qualifications Education and Knowledge
Valid licensure through the Texas Department of Licensure & Regulation as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Valid Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology.
Previous experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in a school setting.
Skills
Experience collaborating with teammates.
Experience using a variety of assessments to diagnose communication disorders.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self‑confidence and initiative.
Ability to work both on broad‑based strategy and everyday details.
Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision‑making.
Ability to synthesize knowledge and present it to stakeholders in a comprehensive manner.
Independent, self‑starter with a strong focus on student development.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Passionate and loving attitude toward all children.
Responsiveness; follow‑up and follow‑through with students, families, and staff.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines.
Reliable transportation.
Compensation and Benefits Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. As a full‑time KIPP Texas employee, you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25 /month.
Equal Employment Opportunity KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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