Speech Therapist (2025-2026 School Year)

NM Licensed Speech-Language Therapist

Job Title: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Reports To: Executive DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

General Job Description:

Identify, evaluate and provide therapy for students with speech and language impairments which interfere with the individual student's ability to benefit from the district's educational program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and conduct identification program of students with potential speech/language difficulties.
• Evaluate speech and language functions.
• Plan the clinical program for students who have been identified as Speech/Language impaired, Speech Impaired, and/or students having related disabilities with communication needs (i.e. Intellectually Disabled, Autistic, etc.)
• Implement the clinical program.
• Comply with State Standards, District Policies, and ASHA Guidelines in the processes of referral, screening, and placement:
• Follow district procedures for screening, pre-intervention and/or referring students needing a speech/language evaluation.
• Complete comprehensive and appropriate evaluations according to State Standards, District Guidelines, and ASHA Guidelines.
• Provide a complete diagnostic summary report including a summary of evaluation information and educational relevance. Complete IEP paperwork in a timely manner.
• Cooperate with the Individualized Educational Plan Committee, recommending/planning for program services in compliance with State Standards.
• When appropriate, make referral for further evaluation.
• Obtain and use diagnostic information:
• Participate in building committee (e.g., Student Assistance Teams, School Support Team) in order to provide pre-referral interventions, screening, and/or evaluation referral information.
• Administer appropriate assessments for each area of suspected speech/language impairment.
• Demonstrate understanding and use of the principals of diagnostic evaluation and interpretation.
• Maintain on-going assessment to verify progress toward established goals.
• Demonstrate program management skills:
• Maintain communication with the building faculty regarding the role of the SLP.
• Will have a physical environment conducive to learning.
• Develop work schedule (s) which will fit the needs of the students, school and faculty.
• Report to building principal(s) and Director of Special Services.
• Implement Intervention Program:
• Develop and maintain the instructional component of the IEP according to the results of the evaluation and on-going assessment of progress.
• Develop long-range goals and specific objectives
• Complete daily notes for each student.
• Include methods and materials in planning.
• Document student progress, attendance, etc.
• Use a variety of approaches and materials to address the IEP that are compatible with the student's age and interest, and abilities.
• Attend workshops, in-service training, University programs to obtain up-to-date information in the area of speech and language and maintain required certifications and licensure.
• Provide therapeutic intervention with students to enhance student performance.
• Medicaid notes are to be submitted 10 business days from the completion of service.
• Organize and conduct screening and/or testing program in compliance with district and state standards.
• Evaluate student speech and language functions.
• Plan and implement appropriate service delivery model.
• Direct therapy with individual student or group setting.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise the Speech-Language Pathology Assistants/Apprentices (SLPA's) as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a current NM Public Education license, N.M. SLP Licensing board license and National Board Certification for Speech/Language Pathologist (ASHA).
• Current Speech/Language Licensure must be renewed as required by law by the NM Speech/Language & Hearing Association License Board.
• Valid Driver's License and Car Insurance.
• Ability to travel from site to site.
• Bilingual Preferred

Ability To:

• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
• Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Work independently with very little supervision.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety and Health:

• Child Abuse/Substance Abuse Workshop
• Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Training
• All BPS Positions are Subject to Funding