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.

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 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 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

Must Haves (ie. what you need to rock this role)

• 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
• Professional demeanor
• This job requires the individual to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent a legally required accommodation, pursuant to a New Jersey Executive Order and federal and state guidance

Nice to Haves:

• A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.
• A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform

Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, an optional subsidized wireless plan through Verizon, a school laptop and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the New York City area.

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer