Speech-Language Pathologist

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 include, but are not limited to:

Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Consulting 

• 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 

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 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

Collaborate with Teachers, Parents and Other Providers

• Provide consultation on services in inclusive settings to the maximum extent possible
• 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

• 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)

KNOS strives to provide the best, most equitable compensation and benefits package in recognition of the significant influence they have on the economic and personal welfare of our employees.

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, and we routinely engage in compensation analysis for all roles across the organization to ensure that we remain competitive in the market. 

• 403(b) retirement plan – KNOS matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5% of salary and any bonuses. Vested immediately in 403(b)

• No waiting period for health benefits

• Ranked above the 90th percentile with 86% of Employee's health benefits premium covered by KNOS

• Comprehensive, customizable health coverage, including disability, life insurance, hospital indemnity, FSAs for health and dependent care, and free dental and vision for employees

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with services to support employees and their families address personal and work-related issues that may impact their health and well-being

• KNOS employees are provided 31 paid holidays and additional paid time off

• Opportunities for supplemental income through our performance-based compensation program (TEP), stipends, and bonuses, as well as on-going professional development opportunities

Disclaimer:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between KNOS and any of its employees.

KIPP New Orleans Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At KIPP New Orleans Schools, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. KNOS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of KNOS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

KNOS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the KNOS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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