This job posting is for the 2026-2027 school year
RRPS Special Services Department
Contract days to be determined
Minimum Qualifications
Masters 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 students therapy treatment schedules in coordination with teaching staff and other related service providers.
References 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 students 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:
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
The following documents must be attached to complete this application:
An Equal Opportunity employer https://www.rrps.net/pages/alaries