5-12: Speech & Language Pathologist - Lynn, MA (2024-2025)

Our Mission

The mission of all of KIPP Massachusetts schools is to create an environment where students develop the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits necessary to maximize their potential in high school, college and the world beyond. Our program is based on:

• A focus on high-quality instruction supported by rigorous professional development to ensure that our students develop the academic skills necessary to pursue the life they choose.
• A high regard for character development to ensure that our students and staff celebrate and develop their character and identity strengths.
• An emphasis on family engagement, because we believe that our students are most likely to be able to maximize their potential when we work in partnership with our students and their families.
• A focus on college readiness for all students so that all students can make choices about their post-secondary education and future.

What We Do

We seek to provide a world-class education for students from educationally underserved communities in Lynn and Boston. Our student demographics mirror those of neighborhood schools in terms of race, socioeconomic status, Multilingual Learners (MLL), and students who receive special education services.

Our promise to families is that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop the zest for learning and grit necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in Lynn and Boston.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Vision

At KIPP Massachusetts, we believe that Knowledge is Power. Every day, our team and family have the opportunity to either perpetuate systems of oppression or disrupt them. We are compelled by the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Therefore, we continuously commit to operating as an anti-racist organization.  Read more at Diversity Equity Inclusivity Vision.

Who We Are

KIPP Massachusetts began enrolling students in 2004. We currently hold two charters, operating two “districts.” Our first district, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School, is based in Lynn, MA.  Our second district, KIPP Academy Boston Charter School, is based in Mattapan, MA. Each district is housed on one or more “campuses,” which we use to refer to different grade spans, for example, elementary grades, middle school grades, or high school grades.

In Lynn, KIPP Academy Lynn Elementary (serving grades K-4), KIPP Academy Lynn Middle (serving grades 5-8), and KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate (serving grades 9-12), are all under our Lynn charter.  Admission to any grade in the Lynn district is admission to all remaining grades in the Lynn district K-12. 66% of our students in Lynn are Hispanic, 23% are African American and 11% are other races/ethnicities.

In Boston, KIPP Academy Boston Elementary (serving grades K-4), and KIPP Academy Boston (serving grades 5-8), are both under our Boston charter.  Admission to any grade in the Boston district is admission to all remaining grades in the Boston district, K-8. 68% of our students in Boston are African American, 30% are Hispanic and 2% are other races/ethnicities.

Across both districts, KIPP Massachusetts serves over 2,200 students.

KIPP National

KIPP Massachusetts partners with the KIPP Foundation, or KIPP National, which is a non-profit national network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving elementary, middle and high school students.  KIPP National has a 25-year track record of preparing our students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life.

There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states plus the District of Columbia educating over 100,000 students on their path to and through college and career.  We believe that excellent academic, safe and structured schools, empowered teachers, an emphasis on character development and support through college are the foundation for student success, and we strive to provide this for every student.

All KIPP schools, whether they are in Massachusetts or in other states, are part of the free public school system in their respective states and enrollment is open to all students.  KIPP public charter schools are given more academic and budgetary flexibility than traditional public schools, and in exchange commit to deliver high-quality academic results for students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Consulting

• Serve as a member of individual schools’ 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 reevaluations 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
   

Conduct Therapy

• 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 progress reports toward achieving goals and objectives on IEPs to be sent home with report cards every 9 weeks
   

Collaborate with Teachers, Parents, and Other Providers

• Provide consultation on services in inclusive settings in order to support student generalization of speech and language skills

  • This may include staff education on speech/language needs, clinical classroom observation, informal classroom push-in and probes 

• Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families
   

Constant Learning

• 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
   

General Requirements and Responsibilities

• Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively

• Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required

KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to do their best work. 

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students

• Commitment to anti-racism and equity

• Passion for subject/content area and demonstrated commitment to professional learning

• 2+ years of full-time experience- Strong clinical fellows will be considered

• Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders

• Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), strongly preferred

• Current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist

• Professional (or initial) license as a Specialist Teacher in the area of Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders obtained through the Massachusetts Department of Education

• Prior clinical or school-based experience providing speech therapy to students, preferably in a school serving low-income families.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to travel between school sites

• Computer literacy and baseline familiarity with Google Suite

• Pass Criminal Background Checks

KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

What We Offer

The minimum salary for this exempt position is $65,000 to $95,000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week), depending on years of experience. The role includes a $1,000 signing bonus—and an annual $2,000 retention bonus in subsequent years, as well as other bonuses, when eligible. For more about what we offer, how to apply and more about KIPP MA, please visit this link HERE.