Speech Language Pathologist- 2026-2027 SY

Speech-Language Pathologist

This job posting is for the 2026-2027 school year

RRPS Special Services Department

190-day contract

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• New Mexico License in Speech-Language Pathology from the New Mexico Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board
• New Mexico License issued by the PED Ancillary and Support Services

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NM State and Federal laws governing Special Education and adherence to those laws.
• Maintain professional confidentiality and work collaboratively with peers.
• Work with District personnel and the general public in a professional manner.

Essential Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts identification program, i.e., screening and student assessments.
• Coordinates student's therapy/treatment schedules in coordination with teaching staff and other related service providers.
• Refers to other related service providers and teachers if necessary.
• Evaluates and interprets speech and language testing and makes recommendations to aid in the educational planning for students with service needs.
• Provides direct and/or consultative services in an individual, small, or large group setting.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service activities provided by the District and/or other professional growth activities.
• May serve as case manager for student who receive speech-language services as well as may participate in Student Assistant Teams (SAT) committee meetings.
• May perform Response to Intervention (RtI) tasks as well as provide recommendations for RtI tasks.
• Evaluates speech and language delays and disorders, including: selection, administration, and interpretation of appropriate evaluation materials and results.
• Analyzes and interprets findings for use in diagnosis and recommendations as well as reports findings, both verbally and in writing, to appropriate personnel, student and parents.
• Follows Federal, State and District guidelines and criteria for eligibility and service delivery.
• Plans and implements the clinical program which includes but is not limited to the management of a caseload, developing therapy schedules for students, develops measurable goals, modifies educational materials, develops a rapport with the teachers to develop and facilitate Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and evaluating student progress.
• Writes evaluation reports, progress reports, maintains records including Medicaid filing for eligible students.
• Participates in intra-school planning and communications through attending monthly meetings of the District speech-language pathologists.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor

Work Hours:

Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be required as scheduled by School Principal.

Application Procedure:

• One (1) transcript from each crediting college or university
• Copy of Professional License

An Equal Opportunity employer

Rio Rancho Public Schools