[2026-2027] Elementary Speech & Language Pathologist

KIPP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

403(b) matching program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

KIPP Public Schools in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated Elementary Speech & Language Pathologist to support student success through individualized therapy sessions. This full-time position involves providing therapy, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with educators and families.

The candidate should be a certified Speech Language Pathologist with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. The role emphasizes professional growth, anti-racism, and a competitive compensation package including benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving student growth and achievement.
• Willingness to seek constructive feedback for personal growth.
• Capability to operate in a fast-moving environment while delivering clarity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pull-out and push-in therapy sessions with students.
• Evaluate students with language deficits.
• Create and integrate speech and language goals into classroom instruction.
• Attend scheduled IEP meetings and monitor progress.
• Write progress reports and evaluation reports.

Skills

Speech and language development

Positive rapport with students

Creating engaging lessons

Conducting evaluations

Monitoring student progress

Excellent communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Certified Speech Language Pathologist with PA licensure

Job description

[2026-2027] Elementary Speech & Language Pathologist

• Full-time
• Grade Level: Elementary
• Start Date: Next year opening
• Department: Teacher

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition‑free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 210,000 students and alumni. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads eight schools serving 3,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will be serving approximately 4,000 students.

KPPS Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KPPS

At KPPS, we believe that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators and staff are the foundation of our students' success. We work to create a professional community grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection – where every team member can bring their authentic self, grow in their craft, and contribute to meaningful work. Here is what you can expect:

• Commitment to Anti‑Racism & Equity: Join a team dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and creating inclusive, culturally responsive schools where all students and staff can thrive.
• Joyful, Inclusive Community: Work in a collaborative, identity‑affirming environment that values relationships, celebrates individuality, and supports the well‑being of adults and children alike.
• Competitive & Equitable Compensation: Benefit from transparent compensation structures, including performance‑based bonuses that recognize meaningful contributions.
• Professional Growth & Leadership Pathways: Access high‑quality development – including coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities – designed to support your long‑term career trajectory.
• Authenticity & Belonging: Be part of a culture that encourages you to show up as your full self and contribute to a community rooted in trust and respect.
• People‑Centered Excellence: Join colleagues who believe strong relationships and thoughtful preparation drive excellent outcomes—for students and for staff.
• Comprehensive Well‑Being Support: Receive whole‑person support through coaching, mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team‑building experiences that prioritize your professional and personal growth.

Our Speech & Language Pathologist will work with students, teachers, and parents to help achieve the highest degree of academic and behavioral success for our students. The position includes conducting pull‑out and push‑in therapy sessions with students 1:1, in small groups, and in inclusive classroom environments. They will also conduct evaluations for children with receptive and expressive language deficits, articulation, phonological impairments, auditory processing and pragmatic language delays, in addition to completing screenings. This is a full‑time, 10‑month position.

Role and Skillset

• Possess an extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for speech and language development
• Exhibit positive rapport with students, parents and staff
• Create and teach engaging and differentiated lessons driven by students' IEP goals
• Conduct individual student evaluations and screenings
• Write evaluation reports, IEP goals, and IEP present levels of performance
• Attend scheduled IEP meetings
• Monitor student progress and use this information to inform instruction
• Share student progress and engage in problem‑solving with teachers through our intervention process
• Write progress reports every trimester
• Complete Access billing documentation on a monthly basis
• Participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and professional development
• Act as a role model for students
• Create and foster a positive, safe learning environment that incorporates the school's core values, high expectations and code of conduct
• Continually improve skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities
• Believe deeply in the mission and values of KIPP Philadelphia Schools and subscribe to KIPP’s Five Pillars
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to integrate speech and language goals into regular classroom instruction and practice

Who You Are

• You love and see the high potential of all children
• You have experience driving student growth and achievement and to create a warm, inclusive, rigorous learning environment.
• You have passion for facilitating professional learning, including a desire to continuously grow and learn as a leader.
• You operate with cultural competence and a commitment to inclusion, anti‑racism, and the eradication of anti‑Blackness.
• You believe that teachers are the primary drivers of student growth, learning and achievement.
• You have high expectations for students and teachers; and the ability to motivate, inspire and hold others accountable.
• You are solutions‑oriented and have an eagerness to adapt in order to solve problems.
• You are flexible and able to multi‑task within a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment, while also driving towards clarity, simplicity and solutions.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• You have a deep knowledge of learning theory and math curriculum development, including current educational trends, methods, research and technology.
• Certified Speech Language Pathologist with PA licensure
• Pass all required clearances including criminal and child abuse background checks
• Up to date liability insurance
• Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
  • PA State Police Clearance
  • PA Child Abuse Clearance
  • Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
• Salary range for this position is $95,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience.
• All full‑time team members at KPPS enjoy a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, a telehealth option, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families as well as a 403(b) matching program for retirement savings.

Equal Opportunity Employment

• KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.