Kipp Inc
Assistant Speech-Language Pathologist
Kipp Inc, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 59 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 34,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families and communities, our mission is to 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.Founded in Houston in 1994, and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in our classrooms, in our offices, and in the communities we serve is unwavering. We are looking to hire a diverse team of dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join our Team and Family and
champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.The Opportunity
To provide speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the direction of a licensed supervisor. To maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by a licensed supervisor.Key Responsibilities
Service DeliverySelf-identify as Assistant SLP to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and Assistant SLP’s responsibilities.Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.Document student performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.Administrative SupportAssist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, recordkeeping, maintenance of supplies and any equipment).Prevention and AdvocacyAdvocate for individuals and families through community awareness, health literacy, education, and training programs to promote and facilitate access to full participation in communication, including the elimination of societal, cultural, and linguistic barriers.Support the supervising SLP in in-service trainings.Participate actively in professional organizations.Qualifications
Education/Certification:A bachelor's degree (or higher) with an emphasis in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders.Current Texas licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.Skills:Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and fluency disorders.Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as emotional intelligence.Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Use of evidence-based practices in intervention.Desire to continue to learn and grow and consumer of current research.Spanish-English bilingual speaker.Experience providing therapy in Spanish to native Spanish-speaking students.Additional Information
Compensation and BenefitsSalary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.As a full-time KIPP Texas employee, you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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champion equity, chase excellence, persist with purpose, bring joy, and help us rise together.The Opportunity
To provide speech and language services and appropriate intervention services to eligible students under the direction of a licensed supervisor. To maintain speech and language special education records and documentation as directed by a licensed supervisor.Key Responsibilities
Service DeliverySelf-identify as Assistant SLP to families, students, patients, clients, staff, and others. This may be done verbally, in writing, and/or with titles on name badges.Exhibit compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations, reimbursement requirements, and Assistant SLP’s responsibilities.Follow documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP.Document student performance (e.g., tallying data for the SLP to use; preparing charts, records, and graphs) and report this information to the supervising SLP.Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices.Administrative SupportAssist with clerical duties, such as preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the SLP.Assist with departmental operations (scheduling, recordkeeping, maintenance of supplies and any equipment).Prevention and AdvocacyAdvocate for individuals and families through community awareness, health literacy, education, and training programs to promote and facilitate access to full participation in communication, including the elimination of societal, cultural, and linguistic barriers.Support the supervising SLP in in-service trainings.Participate actively in professional organizations.Qualifications
Education/Certification:A bachelor's degree (or higher) with an emphasis in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders.Current Texas licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.Skills:Knowledge of habilitation and rehabilitation of speech, language, and fluency disorders.Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as emotional intelligence.Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Use of evidence-based practices in intervention.Desire to continue to learn and grow and consumer of current research.Spanish-English bilingual speaker.Experience providing therapy in Spanish to native Spanish-speaking students.Additional Information
Compensation and BenefitsSalary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise.As a full-time KIPP Texas employee, you are eligible to participate in all KIPP Texas’ benefit plans. KIPP Texas offers a robust variety of benefits choices with competitive rates, including medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, fertility, and disability plans starting as low as $25/month.KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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