Immediate Speech-Language Pathologist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Professional development coaching

Job summary

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to serve K-12 students. The SLP works with Learning Specialists to ensure IEP compliance and delivers therapy in small groups or one-on-one settings.

The role involves collaborating with families, documenting progress, and participating in school teams. Certification and Florida background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA certification required.
• Experience in school-based setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language therapy to students per IEPs.
• Collaborate with teachers and Learning Specialists.
• Attend meetings and document progress toward IEP goals.
• Conduct screenings and evaluations as needed.

Job description

KIPP
KIPP Public Schools is a network of 280 public charter schools, 15,000 educators and 175,000 students and alumni. While each of our schools is as unique as the community to which it belongs, we are united around a shared promise: Together, A Future Without Limits. You can learn more at www.kipp.org .

WHY TEACH AT KIPP?
At KIPP, we see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools - especially our teachers. Their skill. Energy, Love. Their determination. On the good days and on the hard days. So we support our teachers to make the most of those gifts

The KIPP Difference

Respect - For our teachers’ innate talent and desire to learn, for their professional growth, and for the lives they lead beyond our walls. We offer pay and benefits that reflect our appreciation for the invaluable role our teachers play in lighting paths to opportunity for students

Support - As our teachers progress through the day, the year, and their careers, we ensure they always feel the KIPP Team and Family at their backs, with opportunities to lead and support to grow

Purpose - Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. We need talented teachers to realize it. Shape the future for your students and yourself by joining us in our work.

KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose – college, career, and beyond – so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

In the 2025-26 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 3,000+ students, kindergarten through twelfth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: Kindergarten– 8th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School: 9th - 12th grade

For the currentschool year, teachers at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools work the following hours Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Hours for teachers and students may vary slightly by school.

K-8 Staff: 7:30am - 4:30pmK-8 Students: 8:00am - 3:30pm, Wednesday K-8 dismissal is at 1:30pm

High School Staff: 6:45am - 3:45pm,High School Students: 7:15am - 2:30pm, Wednesday High School dismissal is at 12:30pm.

Every Wednesday is a student early release day, which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development and content team meetings. *This doesn’t include Wellness Wednesdays when all staff leave at student dismissal.

To support these schools, we will employ approximately almost 300 full-time staff members. We seek educators and colleagues that represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. To learn more about what it is like to work and teach at KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW
KIPP Jacksonville seeks Speech-Language Pathologists at our schools (K-12). The SLP works closely with Learning Specialists (certified ESE educators) to ensure that that KIPP Jacksonville is in compliance with all Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and to work with students one on one or in small groups. The SLP will work with students in multiple grade levels.

The SLP will be part of the school-based team. They are responsible for creating a positive environment for their students, implementing curriculum, assessing students, building relationships with our families, collaborating with their team and other duties, as assigned. Full responsibilities are ultimately outlined by Principals.

Relevant licensure/certification should be indicated in the appropriate sections of the application
KEY DUTIES

Provide speech and language therapy special education services to students in groups and as individuals per their Individual Education Plans.

Provide intervention to students through response to intervention including small groups and classroom intervention

Attend meetings, writes progress summaries on present levels of performance, and proposed IEP goals.

Assist and guide teachers in observing, describing, and referring suspected and identified speech and language impairments.

Provide appropriate individualized programs of therapy to meet individual students' needs and correct existing speech or language impairments.

Keep thorough records for each student receiving therapy or other school provided speech-language services.

Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings.

Conduct speech/language evaluations if necessary

Implement the school-wide student management policies within classrooms

Serve as a resource to school staff members in the development of a balanced program for oral communication and speech, language and literacy development.

Other duties as assigned by the Principals/school.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our current starting salary for a first-year Speech-Language Pathologist is $50,000

• Access to health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)***

Access to short-term and long-term disability insurance***

403(b) retirement program with a company match***

To support teacher practice and their growth, all lead teachers receive individualized coaching and professional development.

*The salary offered in the DocuSign doesn’t include any stipends for which the candidate may be eligible. In our first year of paying out millage stipends, certified New-to-KIPP instructional staff received an additional $7,000. Certified staff also received TSIA stipends this year. There are other opportunities to earn money at KIPP Jax in the form of additional stipends. This role will only be eligible for instructional stipends if they have their FLDOE certification.

***This offering is subject to change each school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Relevant Bachelor's Degree& Master’s Degree

ASHA certified

At least one year of school-based or student-facing experience with a proven track-record of high achievement

KIPP Jacksonville Schools believes that our staff will represent our core values of high expectations, growth mindset, commitment to team, trust, joy, and sustainability. We search for established educators who embody them.

In accordance with Florida House Bill 531, this position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the screening process, education, and awareness, please visit the official website at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a Title I school setting

Please note in the application if you have a school preference based on location.

If you're a current KIPP Jax team member, you should:

1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and

2) Complete the online application

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about positions at KIPP Jacksonville, please email LaShawnda Anderson at [e-mail].

KIPPJacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.