Company Description

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate over 7,738 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and seven in Camden providing a world-class education to over 11,600 students. To learn more, visit www.kippnj.org.

Job Description

Here's what you'll be doing:

As Speech and Language Pathologist, you will assess and provide speech and language therapy for students at assigned KIPP NJ school sites

• You will focus on developing students' oral communication skills to support their ability to access their educational program
• Provide direct treatment to students with speech-language impairments
• Develop and implement educationally-based IEP communication goals using a variety of service delivery models to support the classroom curriculum
• Create donor and prospect profile documents in support of teammates
• Conduct speech and language screenings
• Follow and implement treatment plans
• Communicate with families of students on assigned caseload regarding progress toward IEP goals
• Teammate and Collaborator
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure that students meet the goals outlined in their IEPs
• Provide individualized classroom strategies to facilitate specific communication skills
• Participate as a member of the child study team Organizational and Achievement Guru
• Document student progress towards meeting established goals and objectives
• Participate in IEP meetings of students on assigned caseload
• Conduct formal assessments
• A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• You have strong organizational skills and are a communications ace
• You understand the value of our supporters to strengthen KIPP New Jersey's fundraising capabilities and external relations strategies
• Master's Degree from an ASHA accredited university with a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC) or working toward completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
• Knowledge of speech-language report writing
• Knowledge of formal speech-language assessments
• Flexible and able to adapt to different school settings, procedures, and staffs
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement,a school laptop and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the New York City or Philadelphia area.

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements.

KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $63,000-$101,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $5,500 annually in performance-based pay. KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer