Speech-Language Pathologist (Resume Drop)

KIPP New Orleans Schools (KNOS) is a non-profit network of 13 college/career-preparatory, public charter schools serving 6,200 elementary, middle, and high school students, and over 1,500 alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: To build academically excellent schools that create unlimited opportunity for all students. For 20 years, we have a proven track record of preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

At KIPP, you have the freedom to innovate and the support to grow. You never stop learning, and you’re part of a national network that’s leading the way in getting students from underserved communities to and through college, and beyond. As the largest charter school management organization in New Orleans, we serve approximately 15% of the city’s students, so we need passionate teammates to join us to make their impact at KIPP. Where will YOU take us? Click here to learn more about teaching and working at KIPP New Orleans Schools

The KIPP New Orleans Student Support Team provides multi-disciplinary interventions, services and support so that all students are on a path to college and career readiness, in pursuit of leading happy, healthy and independent lives. We extend the mission of KIPP New Orleans Schools by ensuring that we fulfill our commitment to being a high-quality choice for every family and our commitment to ensuring every child has a school-experience and future they deserve.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of individual school’s 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 re-evaluations 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; 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 monthly progress notes as required by Medicaid regulations - treatment ties directly to IEP goals/objectives, willingness to be trained on and to use electronic encounter tracking system; Write progress reports toward achieving goals and objectives on IEPs to be sent home with report cards every 9 weeks; Provide consultation on services in inclusive settings to the maximum extent possible; Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families; 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

Requirements

L-SLP, CCC-SLP, CF-SLP or SLPA; Valid LA license, required for SLP; Degree in communication disorders; Prior clinical or school-based experience providing speech therapy to students, preferably in a school serving low-income families.; Personal affinity to our mission and vision , as well as demonstrated commitment to our 5 core beliefs - Relentlessness, Equity, Achievement, Community, and Hope; Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a professional reference check, proof of identity and work authorization (all KNOS employees must complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form), a state background check, and verification of teaching experience/certification/licensure (if applicable)