Regional Speech and Language Pathologist - Newark (22-23)

Here’s what you need to know: 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. And you will report to the Director of Special Education.A bit more about you…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.Here’s what you’ll be doing:Speech Coach ExtraordinaireProvide 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 teammatesConduct 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 caseloadConduct formal assessments.