Company Description
KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP Public Schools is a network of 279 schools with more than 16,000 educators and 210,000 students and alumni, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,500 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 12% receive special education services, and 8% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
VISION
The vision at KIPP Indy College Prep Middle is that we will be the middle school of choice in Indianapolis by preparing our students to become exceptional leaders who make a positive impact in the world. Every student walks through the doors of school bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Indy College Prep Middle School, we support every student to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. To do this, we go above and beyond to prepare our students for success in college and life through maintaining rigorous academic expectations and by placing an intense focus on character education and growth. We intentionally foster a culture where teaching excellence is deeply valued, investing a tremendous amount of time and resources to cultivate continuous instructional improvement. The KIPP Indy community holds one another to high standards, cognizant that success and happiness can be achieved by all, regardless of challenging circumstances, through team work, grit and focused dedication.
Job Description
Position Details
- Approximately 25–28 hours per week, typically spread across 3–4 days
- Fully onsite across KIPP Indy campuses
- Serve students in grades K–10
- Scheduled hours include direct services, documentation, IEP/Case Conference meetings, evaluations, progress monitoring, and collaboration with school teams
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct individual and small-group speech and language services aligned to students’ IEP goals and identified communication needs.
- Plan and deliver evidence-based speech and language interventions that support students’ access to academic instruction and the broader school community.
- Manage an assigned caseload, including service scheduling, progress monitoring, evaluations, documentation, and communication with relevant team members.
- Monitor student progress, maintain accurate service documentation and data, and adjust interventions based on student needs and progress.
- Complete IEP progress reports and contribute to Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, measurable annual goals, accommodations, and service recommendations related to students’ speech and language needs.
- Participate in IEP and Case Conference Committee meetings and communicate student progress, needs, and recommendations with families and school-based teams.
- Conduct speech-language evaluations and reevaluations, interpret assessment results, and contribute to eligibility and service-delivery decisions, as applicable.
- Collaborate with Teachers of Record, general education teachers, school leaders, families, and other service providers to ensure speech and language services support students’ broader academic and developmental goals.
- Partner with classroom teams to embed communication strategies, accommodations, and supports into daily instruction to increase student access, participation, and independence.
- Provide consultation, strategies, and resources to teachers and staff related to students’ speech, language, and communication needs.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with students’ IEPs, special education requirements, and KIPP Indy procedures.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or another qualifying field
- Current Indiana Speech-Language Pathologist license or eligibility to obtain Indiana licensure prior to beginning services
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred, but not required
- School-based or pediatric speech-language pathology experience preferred
- Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring IEP goals
- Knowledge of special education processes, evaluations, eligibility determination, and compliance requirements
- Ability to effectively manage a caseload and competing priorities across multiple school campuses
- Strong communication, organization, documentation, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently while partnering closely with school-based and Diverse Learners teams
Additional Information
Salary: $60–$70/hour, based on experience and credentials
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.