Speech and Language Pathologist

🇺🇸In-Person - Paterson, NJ$55K–$75K/yri8h ago

K-12 Teaching Special Education IEP Management Student Support Speech Language Pathology Classroom Technology

Role Snapshot

Speech and Language Pathologist providing direct therapy and assessments to students with speech-language impairments at KIPP NJ school sites. The role focuses on developing students' oral communication skills to support their educational access and success.

Key Responsibilities: Provide direct treatment, conduct speech and language screenings, develop and implement IEP communication goals using various service delivery models, and collaborate with teachers and families to support student progress toward communication objectives. Document student progress, participate in IEP meetings, and provide classroom strategies to facilitate specific communication skills.

Skills & Tools: Expertise in speech-language pathology assessment and treatment, knowledge of IEP development and special education processes, strong collaboration and communication skills with teachers and families, and ability to implement evidence-based treatment plans across multiple service delivery models.

Qualifications: Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure/certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist required. Experience in school-based speech-language pathology and familiarity with special education processes preferred.

Location: In-Person - Paterson, NJ

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

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Job Description

Here’s what you need to know:

We’re looking for a Speech and Language Pathologist for the 2026-27 school year! We need you to help our students develop the skills they need to communicate and succeed in school. 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. You will report to the Director of Special Education.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Speech Coach Extraordinaire

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
Document student progress towards meeting established goals and objectives
Participate in IEP meetings of students on assigned caseload
Conduct formal assessments