Speech Language Pathologist- 2026-2027 SY

Rio Rancho Public Schools • Rio Rancho, NM

5h

About The Position

This job positng is for the 2026-2027 school year RRPS Special Services Department Contract days to be determined 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

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

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