Position Overview
KIPP St. Louis is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to become part of our vibrant educational community. This role may travel between our school locations and work with a variety of age groups.
Position type: Full-time or Part Time
Key Outcomes of the roleā¦
Implement IEP goals for speech and language students.
Score a 90% or higher on compliance audit for special education
What you will do...
Under the leadership of the Director of Special Education, and in collaboration with School Leaders and Teachers, the Speech-Language Pathologist will use effective strategies to serve the needs of students with communication disorders at KIPP St. Louis. The position will include the following roles and responsibilities:
Planning and Oversight:
Determine and use procedures for referrals, identification, diagnosis, case termination and follow-up of Speech/Language Pathology students.
Establish daily schedules for assigned students according to service minutes established in the IEP.
Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising
Perform initial evaluations and re-evaluations as required by federal, state, and district guidelines.
Analyzes and interprets information to make recommendations regarding the need for speech-language services.
Determines the effects of the studentās impairment in regard to accessing the general curriculum
Utilize allocated coordination time to perform additional professional responsibilities including developing and updating therapy plans, holding parent conferences, staff consultations, and classroom observations.
Schedules interventions using a variety of service delivery models, including classroom intervention, consultation/collaboration, and pull-out as appropriate to meet student needs in the least restrictive environment
Consult and collaborate with members of studentsā teams to monitor academic progress and
design/implement IEP accommodations/modifications.
Managing and Conducting Therapy
Develop and implement an IEP (and other supporting paperwork) for each student within mandated timelines
Attend and serve as a member of the IEP team to determine the eligibility of students
Complete progress reports for each student served.
Maintain an individual folder for each student that contains all forms required by federal and state mandates.