Speech & Language Therapist
Mary McDowell Friends School (MMFS) invites applications for a full-time Speech and Language Therapist beginning in August 2021.
Position Overview
The Therapist will support the mission of the school by evaluating and providing therapeutic intervention for our students.
The essential duties of a Speech and Language Therapist include, but are not limited to:
- Provide therapy and evaluate students during school year programming and summer extended school year program (if deemed necessary)
- Collaborate with school administrators for effective planning, coordination, and implementation of speech/language pathology programs into the total educational system including services provided during the traditional school year and/or summer extended school year programs
- Adapts and modifies the environment including assistive technology and training instructional staff to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible
- Keep abreast of best practices in speech and language therapy. Investigate and apply new strategies to deliver student services by conducting or participating in continuing education/staff development
- Coordinate and schedule services in order to best meet the student’s needs
- Complete treatment notes and progress reports in a timely manner and according to school policy. Document all aspects of work with students according to school, state, and national guidelines
- 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.
Staff and reporting relationships
Speech and language therapists report to the Division Directors. They also work collaboratively with the faculty, school counselors, social workers, and school psychologists regularly.
Requirements
Diversity and Equity Commitments:
- Understand and participate in all school-wide diversity and equity initiatives
- Examine teaching practice through the lens of race, identity, equity, and privilege.
- Develop a curriculum that provides students with an opportunity to recognize their many identities
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- MA required; special education experience a plus
- CCC-SLP required
- 3-5 years of experience; independent or charter school experience 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
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
- Familiarity with new technologies; GSuite and Veracross a plus