Speech-Language Pathologist
Company: KIPP Texas
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Company DescriptionKIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59
public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly
34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San
Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to
create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students
with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose
-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and
build a more just world.Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating
as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in
the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a
diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals
with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our
Team and Family and champion equity, chase excellence, persist with
purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.KIPP Texas is part of
the national KIPP network of 255 college-preparatory public charter
schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Nationwide, KIPP
students complete four-year college at a rate of 36 percent,
comparable to the national average for all students and
approximately three times higher than the average of students from
low-income communities.You can see all our job opportunities at
https://kipptexas.org/join-our-team/ .Job DescriptionThe
OpportunityThe Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for
assessing, diagnosing, and treating students in grades K-12 with
speech (including articulation, phonological, voice, resonance, and
fluency disorders), language, and social communication disorders.
He/she also serves as a campus consultant for staff, teachers, and
parents on issues related to speech and language development. The
SLP is responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records for
students receiving speech therapy. This position furthers the
mission of KIPP Texas as it helps ensure that all students with
communication disorders receive the specialized interventions they
need to make meaningful progress and lead a life of choice. Key
ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and reevaluate students with speech
impairments
- Support general education teachers in identifying students
at-risk for communication disorders
- Administer screening tests, collect teacher and parent report,
and conduct records reviews to determine steps following a
referral
- Design in-classroom interventions if student is a good
candidate for response-to-intervention
- Lead multidisciplinary meetings to obtain parental consent for
initial evaluations
- Evaluate students to determine eligibility for services and/or
present levels of performance for the purpose of developing an
individualized education plan (IEP)
- Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee
meetings to interpret assessment results and to discuss present
levels of performance, proposed goals, accommodations, and service
time for students identified as having a "speech impairment"
- Lead Review of Existing Evaluation Data meetings for students
identified as having a "speech impairment" and no other qualifying
eligibilitiesProvide therapy to students with a speech impairment
- Provide speech-language services as indicated in the ARD
document and provide make-up sessions as needed
- Implement evidence-based interventions in the areas of
articulation, phonology, language, pragmatics, fluency, voice, and
resonance
- Record quantitative and qualitative data regarding student
progress for each student regularly
- Report on student progress each quarter
- Assist general and/or special education teachers in
differentiating instruction for students with communication
disorders
- Routinely monitor progress toward IEP goals and make
adjustments as needed to interventions and/or the student's
plan
- Develop new IEPs annuallyEvaluate the effectiveness of speech
therapy
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of speech therapy
throughout the year, making adjustments as necessary
- Meet with the ARD committee to discuss progress, interpret test
results, and modify students' IEPs
- Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents
regarding met goals and the needs of each studentServe as a
resource for educators, school leaders, staff, and parents
- Provide a workshop to elementary staff on developmental norms
for communication skills and the referral process
- Address issues such as developmental and educational norms for
speech and in-classroom interventions
- Provide educators and parents with resources related to speech
and language development
- Assist school personnel in the identification and understanding
of students with communication deficitsQualificationsEducation and
Knowledge:
- Master's degree in Speech-language pathology from an accredited
four-year institution required
- Previous experience as a school Speech-Language Pathologist
preferred
- Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred
- Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) candidates will be
considered
- Texas Speech-language Pathology License required
- Training to evaluate, diagnose and treat culturally and
linguistically diverse children preferredSkills:
- Experience collaborating with teammates
- Experience using a variety of assessments to diagnose
communication disorders
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence
and initiative
- Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday
details
- Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
- Ability to synthesize knowledge and present it to stakeholders
in a comprehensive manner
- Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student
development
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all
children
- Responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students,
families, and staff members is essential
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax
machines
- Reliable transportationAdditional InformationCompensation and
Benefits:In addition to a competitive salary scale, a part of KIPP
Texas' competitive benefits options, KIPP offers all employees an
$0 HMO plan for the employee only. In addition to our $0 plan, KIPP
provides a $600 employer contribution towards a Health Savings
Account and a variety of other supplemental benefits such as
Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance,
Life, etc.
Keywords: KIPP Texas, Houston , Speech-Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Houston, Texas
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