Speech and Language Pathologist (Leave Cover)

Job Overview:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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 assigned by the Director of Special Services

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or related field
• Current New York State certification in Speech-Language Pathology
• Experience working with children with language-based learning disabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines