Speech Language Pathologist

🇺🇸In-Person - Chicago, IL$55K–$75K/yri1w ago

K-12 Teaching Special Education IEP Management Student Support Speech Language Pathology MTSS Coordination

Role Snapshot

KIPP Chicago seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapeutic and diagnostic services to students with communication disorders while serving as a vital member of the special education evaluation and IEP team. This role directly supports student academic and social success through evidence-based interventions and staff collaboration.

Key Responsibilities: Deliver therapeutic services and diagnostic assessments to eligible students, develop and implement IEPs aligned to educational standards, conduct screenings and observations, and participate in required meetings. Provide consultation to teachers and families on intervention strategies, maintain compliance documentation, and act as a liaison between school, families, and community agencies.

Skills & Tools: Strong knowledge of speech-language pathology assessment and treatment techniques, ability to develop and deliver IEPs using educationally-based models, proficiency with augmentative/alternative communication systems, and experience with MTSS frameworks. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with ability to counsel students, families, and staff while managing detailed documentation and compliance records.

Qualifications: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program and current State of Illinois speech-language pathology license/certification required. Prior experience in school-based SLP services and familiarity with special education law and IEP processes preferred.

Location: In-Person - Chicago, IL

Compensation: $55K–$75K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Chicago is looking for a dynamic and dedicated speech-language pathologist (SLP) to become part of a vibrant educational community. The speech-language pathologist is specially trained to help students with communication disorders succeed academically and socially. The SLP is a vital member of the evaluation and IEP team. This individual not only works with students requiring speech and language services, but also acts as an educator by helping general education teachers understand more about speech and language development.

The Speech-Language Pathologist, under the leadership of the Managing Director of Related Service Providers and the lead SLP in collaboration with case managers, teachers and other related service providers, will use effective strategies to serve the needs of students. The School Psychologist position is a full-time, in-person role that requires strong daily attendance on campus daily.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide therapeutic services to eligible students using a continuum of service delivery models.
Provide diagnostic assessment services to students using the established eligibility and exit criteria.
Develop and implement IEPs utilizing an educationally based model with goals aligned to educational standards.
Participate in required domain, eligibility and annual IEP review meetings as needed.
Conduct screeners and observations as needed to students with speech and language concerns.
Determine the need for students to receive tier 1, 2, or 3 MTSS and monitor progress to determine student’s need for a referral.
Assist in referral of students with speech and language needs as appropriate.
Program and utilize augmentative/alternative communication systems.
Attend regional and departmental meetings.
Complete compliance activities including daily progress notes, and quarterly reports of student achievement (IEP report cards)
Provide consultation to classroom teachers, support staff, parents and other KIPP personnel for intervention strategies to meet speech and language IEP goals.

Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to support students in general education classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff,Support and facilitate professional development activities and objectives for general education staff and school administrators as needed.
Counsel students, parents and other professional and paraprofessional personnel regarding the social and educational needs of the students within the speech and language programs.

Consult with community agencies, medical personnel, parents, and other professionals, acting as a liaison among these groups for children with communication disorders.
Keep computerized IEP records and all other records pertinent to the special education program for the state reports and program accountability.