Upper School Speech-Language Pathologist

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

Job Title: Speech-Language Pathologist

Reports to: Division Director or Assistant Division Director

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.

• 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.

• 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.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

• 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…