2026-2027 SY - Speech Language Pathologist (Multiple positions available) - EDC/SES

Gallup-McKinley County Schools; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 63,814 - 89,388; Full time

Job summary

Gallup-McKinley County Schools is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to support students within the EDC/SES program. Multiple positions available; full-time schedule 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week, for a 203-day contract.

Candidates must have a MA degree and NM SLP licensure; level classifications I–III with salary ranges from $63,814 to $89,388 depending on experience and level. The role involves assessment, therapy planning, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of communication disorders and their assessment.
• Ability to diagnose speech language problems and develop intervention strategies.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Must hold MA degree and NM SLP license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer assessments for suspected speech language impairment.
• Develop therapy programs and materials to remediate delays.
• Deliver services in individual, group, or consult models.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to plan treatment.
• Maintain documentation and reports for student progress.
• Ensure safety and appropriate care during treatment.

Skills

Knowledge of speech-language pathology

Assessment and evaluation

Intervention planning

Collaboration with staff

Education

MA degree

NM SLP license

Job description

Title: Speech Language Pathologist (Multiple positions available)

Classification: Ancillary

Location: EDC/Services for Exceptional Students

Work Hours: 7.5 hours per day 37.5 hours per week

Contract Length: 203 days

Salary: Level I = $63,814 - $63,860

Level II = $76,579 - $76,625

Level III = $89,341 - 89,388

Supervisor: Director of EDC/SES

To facilitate reduction of speech, language and aural impairments that interfere with the individual students\' ability to benefit from the District\'s educational program

Supervision received and Exercised

Receives general direction from the Special Education Director or assignee.

May exercise technical and functional supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.

Essential Function Statements

• Administer appropriate assessments for each area of suspected speech language impairment.
• Develop therapy programs and materials to remediate communication delays and/or deficiencies; and intervention techniques.
• Confers with other teachers, and specialists to discuss, plan and determine course of action in providing treatment
• Deliver services in a variety of models: individual, group, consultation, collaboration with classroom teachers.
• Conduct and participate in in-service training and staff development programs; and participate in establishing and maintaining a safe orderly and therapeutic environment.
• Makes medical referral to outside agencies for further evaluation and possible treatment, as appropriate
• Develop and maintain the instructional component of the IEP according to the results of the evaluation and ongoing assessment of progress
• Responsible for the care and safety of students during treatment
• Attends professional seminars, meetings, conferences; and confers with other practitioners and technical experts in field of specialization, to broaden knowledge, acquire specific information or obtain advice or consultation.
• Maintain compliance with all regulations, laws, professional ethics and practices; and comply and follow state standards and district policies in the processes of screening, referral and placement of students identified as needing speech language/aural evaluation.
• Documents student evaluation, progress, and attendance. Prepare comprehensive reports on the results of speech language evaluation and student progress to be placed in the permanent records.
• Provide consultation services to teaching staff and other District professionals or specialists.

Qualification Requirements

Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques of communication disorders, identification and treatment. Methods and techniques of administering, scoring and interpreting a variety of tests currently accepted as effective in diagnosing and treating speech language impaired students.

Ability To

Diagnose speech language problems

Develop and apply speech and language intervention strategies

Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate intervention strategies, which can include counseling, remediation, group techniques, and specific behavior management techniques.

Utilize and understand formal assessment instruments, procedures and techniques for evaluation and remediation of communication disorders

Understand statistical analysis and evaluation, testing materials and results, counseling and interpersonal relations.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Experience And Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Some related work experience in a school setting or professional capacity is desirable.

Education

Must have a MA degree and possess or have ability to obtain a NM Speech Language Pathologist license through the State of New Mexico

NM Public Education Department licensure requirement

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, PRE K-12

Official transcripts from all Universities/Colleges attended with degree(s) posted AND Possess certification from the NM Speech Language Pathology Board

All GMCS schools are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Full and complete job descriptions available from the Personnel Department

• All Applicants must upload copies of official transcripts or evaluation of foreign transcripts from any and all accredited colleges/universities attended by you for review in order to be considered for this position.