Upper School Speech-Language Pathologist

Description Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Upper School Speech and Language Therapist beginning August 2026. Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist Reports to: Division Director or Assistant Division Director

Position Overview Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) work on a team of three speech-language pathologists who will share responsibilities for supporting all Upper School Students. You'll see a wide variety of special needs, including ADHD, developmental delays, behavioral challenges, anxiety, and other learning differences.

• Essential Responsibilities and Duties Teaching responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of specific student and division needs.
• Work in collaboration with the division director or academic dean to create a Speech-Language program that meets the needs of the students.
• Implement individualized and differentiated language therapy plans.
• Assign and provide prompt feedback to classwork and homework.
• Supervise students when participating in division-wide and school-wide activities such as silence, assembly, community service, buddy class activities, and field trips.
• Flexibly and creatively implement therapeutic services using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct Speech-Language screenings as needed.
• Participate in and lead professional development activities for faculty and families; consult with fellow speech-language pathologists as needed.
• Participate fully in the life of the school, including professional development, MMFS committees, weekly faculty meetings, regular supervisory meetings, and all school silence and staff meetings.
• Supervise student activities, including study hall, student trips (including overnight trips), advisory, student clubs, etc.
• Additional information outlining specific job requirements related to specific student needs, curriculum, division-specific duties, and schedules will be made available during meetings with Division Directors or the Academic Dean.

• Diversity and Equity Commitments Understand and participate in all school-wide diversity and equity initiatives.
• Examine administrative practice through the lens of race, identity, equity, and privilege.
• Provide an equitable framework for leadership decisions.
• Support a school culture that allows for social identities to feel welcome.
• Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, exempt, ten-month position that follows the academic calendar. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half-hour paid lunch; faculty meetings occur every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and will be scheduled in advance.

Travel On occasion, travel between campuses is necessary for meetings, which are scheduled with advance notice and are within walking distance from each other. School trips are also scheduled with advance notice.

Work Environment & Physical Demands This position requires the ability to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and to ensure the safety of the students. The ability to open filing cabinets and bend or stand for long periods of time, as necessary. This position occasionally ascends/descends stairs to reach different rooms in the building (one to five flights).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities MA required; Licensed CCC-SLP Required. 3-5 years of direct experience in the special education, private sector, or independent school system is a plus. Strong oral and written communication with parents, children, and colleagues Commitment to equity and justice, including knowledge and skills related to cultural competencies The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus Application To apply, please upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references as a .pdf (preferable) or Word document. If your background and experience are appropriate for the position, you will be contacted directly by a member of our search committee.

We offer a rewarding work experience in downtown Brooklyn, NY, where we encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work. We recognize, appreciate, celebrate, and honor our diverse community as we build an awareness of who each individual is and who we are collectively.

Applicants who enhance the diversity of the school's faculty and administration are strongly encouraged to apply. Please visit our website for more information on our school and a full list of vacancies.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000. Mary McDowell Friends School considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, essential skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employment at Mary McDowell Friends School is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position, without regard to race, color, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, familial status, or any other category protected by the law. Mary McDowell Friends School’s policy of non-discrimination extends to all employment practices, including but not limited to hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, layoffs, and termination.