Organizational Overview

KIPP NC is a network of eight high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools providing an academically rigorous and joyous school experience to more than 3,500 students in grades K-12 in Charlotte, Durham, Gaston, and Halifax. KIPP NC supports several thousand alumni on their journey to and through high school, college, and career.   

KIPP NC is building on a rich tradition of academic excellence and relentless fight for social justice present from the founding of both KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte. KIPP ENC is the second oldest KIPP region in the nation. In its 20 years of operation, KIPP ENC has been a cornerstone for students and families in rural Gaston and Halifax, operating two primary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Over the past five years, it grew to serve even more students by opening up a middle school in Durham, an urban center in the center part of the state. KIPP Charlotte, which grew out of the strong traditions and academics of KIPP ENC, has supported students and families for the past 13 years, operating one primary school and one middle school in the largest city in North Carolina.

KIPP North Carolina is building upon the successes and experiences of KIPP ENC and KIPP Charlotte to provide inclusive school environments and an educational program that will enable our students to lead full lives and equip graduates to be future leaders and agents of change in North Carolina and beyond. KIPP NC is engaging in direct, anti-racist work, and contributes meaningfully to the dismantling of structures of inequality within our organization, schools, and classrooms. We’re committed to expanding our efforts to embed anti-racism in all of our activities and engagements within our classrooms and schools, across our organization, and throughout the State of North Carolina. All of this will be in a tireless effort to create classrooms that are homeplaces for our students, places where they feel safe, loved, validated, seen, and heard, places where all their beautiful identities will be affirmed and celebrated, and places where they will learn the academic knowledge and skills needed for college, career, and beyond.

The Opportunity

KIPP North Carolina is seeking a Speech Language Therapist to provide in-person services to eligible students in grades K-8 at KIPP Gaston and KIPP Halifax, starting in the 2022-2023 school year. This is a full time, salaried position with benefits. The Speech Language Therapist will report to the Director of Support Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech language therapy services with treatment targeting students’ IEP goals, in a one-on-one, small group, or inclusive classroom setting, depending on the students’ needs. Students receiving services include students with a primary disability category of Speech Language Impairment, students with speech language related services, and students receiving intensive Tier 3 speech language intervention services. 

• Conduct screening and evaluation services for speech language evaluation referrals, including screenings and evaluations with the student and completion of teacher/family questionnaires as needed. Provide a written evaluation report, including goals and a plan of care, if therapy is warranted.

• Collaborate with regular education teachers, Special Education teachers and school administrators to support students with speech and language needs in the classroom setting, ensuring that they have the accommodations and modifications necessary to thrive academically and socially at school. 

• Develop and implement effective systems for scheduling, referrals, progress monitoring and family communication. 

• Complete all documentation within ECATS, including service delivery, Plans of Care, IEP Progress Reports, and development of relevant EC forms/sections including IEPs, PWNs, Referral, Eligibility and Reevaluation Forms for all students receiving Speech Language therapy services. 

• Schedule and lead IEP meetings for students with a primary disability category of Speech Language Impairment, and attend IEP meetings for students with speech language related services. 

• Participate in intervention team meetings for students with speech language interventions and provide family notification/consent for interventions and progress monitoring data as needed

• Conduct universal hearing and speech language screenings for Kindergarten students.

Qualifications

KIPP NC Speech Language Therapy candidates will have the following:

• A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students

• An unwavering commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion

• Full certification to practice Speech Language Therapy in NC, including licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists. 

• Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from low-income communities; experience working within predominantly Black, Brown, and/or low-income communities

• Must be able to work full time in person in Gaston and Halifax.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is based on years of experience, degree of education, and level of expertise. A competitive benefits package is offered.

About KIPP

KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and life. There are 242 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Non-Discrimination Statement and Policy

KIPP North Carolina does not and shall not discriminate on the race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, source of income, or status as a veteran in any of its activities or operations.