Speech and Language Pathologist (Leave Cover)

STEPHEN GAYNOR SCHOOL•New York, NY

5d•$78,000 - $100,407•Onsite

About The Position

We seek a dynamic, flexible and innovative Speech-Language Pathologist to work with children across our early childhood program through Middle School. This is a 6-month leave-cover position starting August 24, 2026. Speech Language Pathologists work directly with classroom teachers and other specialists to develop and implement language goals in a collaborative, push-in/pull-out model. Treatment goals include receptive and expressive language, executive functioning, and pragmatic skills. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of 14 Speech and Language Pathologists.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
Registered and Licensed by the State of New York
Minimum of two years of experience within a school setting with elementary or middle school-age students
Comfortable and adept in speaking with children, parents, and teachers.
Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of language learning disabled students
Strong communication (both written and verbal), organizational and collaboration skills with a kind and supportive demeanor.
Ability to be flexible to adjust to classroom instruction, while ensuring the needs of all learners are met
Manages time to maximize student learning with the ability to multitask
Excellent interpersonal skills
Sets a respectful, collaborative, and positive tone, both inside and outside of the classroom and recognizes our responsibility to create a diverse and inclusive environment that supports and celebrates each individual in our school community
Proficient in Google Workspace (Drive, Docs & Sheets) and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with learning differences (preferred)
Independent or special education school teaching experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Delivers language therapy using a variety of therapeutic models (e.g., push-in, pull-out, whole group)
Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical observations, standardized tests, and neuropsychological evaluations
Collaborates with and provides consultation to teachers and specialists in the area of speech and language
Provides regular and ongoing individualized and/or small group speech and language instruction and support
Participates actively as a member of the school's interdisciplinary team
Writes comprehensive progress reports regarding student progress
Conducts conferences with parents/guardians three times a year and as necessary
Attend full faculty and staff meetings, as well as other required meetings, including division/cluster meetings.
Willing to commit to anti-bias and anti-racism work and to promoting inclusion, belonging and equity through their work in the classroom and school community.
Ensures a commitment to the school’s DEI mission and goals by participating in continuous professional development for learning differences, anti-racism and anti-bias of all kinds.
Be an active member of the Gaynor community
Other duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate