5-12: Speech & Language Pathologist - Lynn, Ma

Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Consulting
Serve as a member of individual schools’ Health &
Wellness team;
attend H&
W team meetings as part of the Response to Intervention (RTI) process upon request.
Develop research-supported Speech interventions for classroom implementation.
Keep organized the current data collection for students in RTI and Special Education.
Conduct initial evaluations and reevaluations and administer necessary and requested assessments
Write reports using a reader friendly index and explain to parents and students evaluation findings in clear, understandable language with cultural sensitivity
Abide by a 45 day turn-around time from date of receipt of referral packet
Conduct Therapy
Provide group and individual sessions as indicated by the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Write annual IEP goals/objectives in language that empowers students to transfer intervention strategies to classroom and academic performance
Participate in annual IEP meetings, as needed
Write progress reports toward achieving goals and objectives on IEPs to be sent home with report cards every 9 weeks
Collaborate with Teachers, Parents, and Other Providers
Provide consultation on services in inclusive settings in order to support student generalization of speech and language skills
This may include staff education on speech/language needs, clinical classroom observation, informal classroom push-in and probes
Maintain positive, supportive relationships with families
Constant Learning
Remain knowledgeable of current trends, federal and state regulations in the field of speech-language pathology and special education to ensure competency
Keep certifications and licensure current
General Requirements and Responsibilities
Embody KIPP MA’s Code of Conduct by acting with integrity, leading with humanity, centering self-awareness and critical consciousness, taking personal responsibility, and engaging productively
Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required
KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in the teaching role. Our leaders maintain consistent school-wide systems and procedures - academic, behavioral, cultural, logistical - designed to permit teachers to do their best work.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.