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