Upper School Speech-Language Pathologist

Mary McDowell Friends School • Brooklyn, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Upper School Speech-Language Pathologist beginning August 2026. 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. 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. 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. 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

• MA required
• Licensed CCC-SLP Required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of direct experience in the special education, private sector, or independent school system is a plus.
• Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• half-hour paid lunch
• Employees are encouraged 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.
• Annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level