KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx.  Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond – and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students.  Today, our New York City network is comprised of seven elementary schools, seven middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Through College and Career, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 6000 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 700. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and will be opening two new middle schools and an elementary school in August 2021! 

All of the KIPP NYC elementary schools are adding a grade each year until they are fully grown schools with grades K-4.

• KIPP Academy Elementary School, South Bronx, founded in 2009: http://bit.ly/AcademyES
• KIPP Infinity Elementary School, West Harlem, founded in 2010: http://bit.ly/InfElementary
• KIPP Washington Heights Elementary School, Washington Heights, founded in 2011: http://bit.ly/WashHeightsES
• KIPP AMP Elementary School, Crown Heights, BK, founded in 2013: http://bit.ly/AMPElementary
• KIPP STAR Harlem College Prep Elementary School, Harlem, founded in 2014: http://bit.ly/StarHarlemES
• KIPP Freedom Elementary School, the Bronx, founded in 2018: http://bit.ly/FreedomES
• KIPP Elements Primary School, the Bronx, founded in August 2019: http://bit.ly/ElementsPS
• KIPP Inquire Elementary School, the Bronx, opening August 2021: https://www.kippnyc.org/schools/kipp-inquire-elementary/

Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs) 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 and Language Therapist will provide preventative and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. The SALT’s 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. 

General Duties and Responsibilities:

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
• Flexibly and creatively implement therapeutic services using evidence-based practices
• Address the needs of students beginning to struggle through a Response to Intervention tiered 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 therapists
• Coach contracted speech-language pathologists in their work with students receiving IEP mandated speech-language therapy. Collaborate with contracted therapist through weekly check-ins and quarterly observations/coaching. 
• Provide consultation for fellow speech-language therapists on the KIPP NYC team and attend regional SALT 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 

• 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 strongly preferred
• New York State certification in the appropriate area
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• 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

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.

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.