KIPP
KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a non-profit network of 255 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. You can learn more at www.kipp.org.

KIPP PUBLIC SCHOOLS JACKSONVILLE
KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville is part of the KIPP national network. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepares 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.

High quality teaching in our classrooms is not only about getting great academic results; it must also be about encouraging and equipping our students to use their voices to call out injustice and to build a more just world. We are more committed than ever to making sure ALL decisions that affect students at KIPP Jacksonville are filtered through a lens of equity and racial justice.

In the 2021-22 school year, the KIPP Jacksonville region will be comprised of four schools educating 2,000 students, kindergarten through ninth grade, in the North and Westsides of Jacksonville, Florida:

• KIPP Impact Academy: 5th – 8th grade
• KIPP VOICE Academy: Kindergarten – 6th grade
• KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy: Kindergarten – 7th grade
• KIPP Bold City High School (new, coming 2021-22): 9th grade

For the 2021-22 school year, KIPP VOICE Academy will be located at 813 Golfair Blvd (32209). Our other three schools will operate at our main campus at 1440 McDuff Avenue N (32254).

To support these schools, we will employ approximately 200 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 Public Schools Jacksonville, please visit www.kippjax.org/teach. To see all openings, visit our Regional Job Board.

This position will work with students in a K-8 school model. Location could be KIPP VOICE Academy or KIPP Bessie Coleman Academy. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Jacksonville seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist. 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 School Leaders.

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

For the 2020-21 school year, teachers at KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville work from 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday and may have occasional meetings or special school events outside of these hours. Student hours are typically 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Hours for teachers and students vary slightly by school. Every Wednesday is a student early release day (1:30 p.m.), which allows teachers to participate in weekly professional development.

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 School Leader/school.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Our current compensation and benefits structure is very competitive and is commensurate with experience.

• Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)***
• Free individual 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.

***This offering is subject to change for the 2021-22 school year. Terms would be outlined in an offer letter, if issued.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree & Master’s Degree
• ASHA certified
• At least one year of school-bae
• 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. 
• Passing a background check, as required by law

HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS   

• At least one year of school-based or student-facing experience with a provden track-record of high achievement
• Experience in a Title I setting

CERTIFICATION
If you have questions about Florida certification, please visit www.fldoe.org/edcert. The specific requirements for certification in this area can be found here: http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/administrative-rules/6a-4-0176.stml

Please list details about where you are in the licensure/certification process on your application so we can process your application accurately.

APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings.  

QUESTIONS
If you have questions about positions at KIPP Public Schools Jacksonville, please email Lauren at [email protected]. Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.

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