What are the responsibilities and job description for the [2025-2026] Speech and Language Therapist - Elementary School position at KIPP NYC Public Schools?
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About KIPP NYC :
KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 12,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (8% of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!
Job Description
Position Overview :
Speech and Language Therapists (SALTs) work on a team of speech-language pathologists who will share responsibilities for supporting all KIPP NYC schools based on the needs of their respective students. The Speech and Language Therapist will provide preventative and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. The SALT’s work will have a heavy emphasis on working with non-mandated students identified through screening as having a speech or language delay that impacts academics as part of a Response to Intervention mode l.
Duties and Responsibilities :
General responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :
Provide speech-language therapy according to student needs to meet IEP mandates in individual, group, and push-in sessions
Flexible and creatively implement therapeutic services using evidence-based practices
Address the needs of students beginning to struggle through a Response to an Intervention model
Minimum of 3 groups of Kindergarten RtI focusing on phonological awareness (4-6 students each)
Provide RtI support to 1st-grade students through differentiation of material and small group interventions
Individual or group sessions RtI support at Middle School (equivalent to 1 / 2 day of service per week)
Individual / group sessions for articulation and fluency (any grade level)
Conduct speech and language screenings of all kindergarten students
Offer support to our students of all age ranges and from heterogeneous and various linguistic backgrounds
Participate in and lead professional development with general education teachers, learning specialists, administrators, and your fellow KIPP NYC speech-language therapists
Coach contracted speech-language pathologists in their work with students receiving IEP-mandated speech-language therapy. Collaborate with contracted therapists through weekly check-ins and quarterly observations / coaching.
Provide consultation for fellow speech-language therapists on the KIPP NYC team and attend regional SALT meetings
Provide professional development or consultation services for classroom teachers
Write annual IEP reports : student’s present level of performance, goals, and recommendations
Provide speech and language interim and / or baseline assessments
Opportunity to supervise graduate student interns
Communicate student progress and carry-over techniques to parents and families
Participate in Child Study Teams
Function as an integrated member of the KIPP school community
Support with general school operations including :
Arrival, lunch, recess, and late student support
Update bulletin boards / student work monthly
Maintain a clean and organized environment
Attend / participate in report card nights
Attend / participate in all staff events
Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collegial working environment and a healthy measure of the character traits we value : zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor.
At least two years of direct experience with K-8 students is strongly preferred
New York State certification in the appropriate area
A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
A strong desire to become a better practitioner by joining the KIPP NYC team and family
Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of students within our KIPP NYC communities
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits :
KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $142,270. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.
KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following :
- Robust benefits include medical, dental, and vision.
- Generous time off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
- Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
- Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short term / Long term disability.
- Employee incentives include 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.
This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.
KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA , veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
Salary : $70,829 - $142,270
