2026-27 Speech Language Pathologist

Republic R-III Schools; Tesuque Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic R-III Schools is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to support early childhood learners. The position requires a Master’s degree in Communication and CCC-SLP or state licensure, with knowledge of instructional strategies and assessment practices.

The clinician will implement therapy, participate in the special education process, and collaborate with families and staff. Reporting to the building administrator, the SLP will engage in data collection, maintain student records, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication.
• Certificate/licensure as required (CCC-SLP or state licensure).
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Follow the special education process from referral through placement and service provision.
• Maintain student records and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and the community to support learning.
• Provide leadership and targeted therapy within a team setting.
• Ensure safe and orderly therapy environments.
• Maintain licensure and pursue professional growth.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Assessment practices

Therapy techniques

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Communication

CCC-SLP credential

State licensure in healing arts

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Speech and Language Pathologist
• Date Posted:
  2/20/2026
• Location:
  Early Childhood
• Date Available:
  August 2026

Job Description

Speech and Language Pathologist

Qualifications

The Speech and Language Pathologist must have a minimum of a Master's degree in Communication, a
certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and licensure through
the state board of registration for the healing arts and/or obtain the Certificate of Clinical Competence in
Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) credential offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association.
The Speech and Language Pathologist must possess knowledge of instructional strategies, assessment
practices, and effective therapy techniques. The speech and language pathologist must exhibit effective
communication skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.
The Speech and language pathologist will be responsible for following the special education process
from referral through placement and provision of services.

Position Classification

Professional

Supervisor

The Speech and Language Pathologist will report directly to the building administrator.

Duties

The Speech and Language Pathologist will:

• 1. Be informed of rules, policies, and regulations of the school district and follow them as required.
• 2. Understand and apply the instructional process with teaching and learning.
• 3. Be willing to provide leadership, motivation, instruction, assessment, and instructional strategies
  necessary to meet the needs of all students.
• 4. Collect data and share student progress with parents throughout the year.
• 5. Work as a team member.
• 6. Provide classroom management in the therapy setting to ensure a positive learning environment.
• 7. Provide a safe and orderly therapy environment.
• 8. Have good interpersonal skills to work with staff members, students, parents, and the community.
• 9. Pursue professional growth and maintain appropriate licensure.
• 10. Maintain appropriate student records including all paperwork regarding the special education
  process of referral, placement, and provision of services.
• 11. Handle confidential information appropriately.
• 12. Maintain equipment and facilities in good condition.
• 13. Be punctual and responsible in attendance.
• 14. Travel within the district may be required.
• 15. Demonstrate conduct representative of the school and establish and maintain a good relationship
  with the community.
• 16. Perform any other duties as assigned by the building administrator and/or special services administration.

Physical Requirements:

• ? The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• ? The employee may be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see.
• ? Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close and far range with or without vision
  correction.
• ? Specific hearing requirements include the ability to hear within normal limits with or without the use of
  hearing aids.
• ? Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding, fine motor tasks).
• ? The employee may be required to travel to and work at multiple agency locations if necessary.
• ? Transportation time may be spent commuting between sites and assisting with student supervision and
  participation in school events and activities.
• ? The employee may have to work with physically aggressive, disruptive students who may bite, kick, punch
  and/or throw objects.

Work Environment

• ? The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
  while performing the essential functions of this job.
• ? Inside classroom/school settings, outdoors in a variety of settings and weather conditions with some
  exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
• ? The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to high.
• ? Some students may display aggressive/assaultive behavior, including but not limited to biting, kicking,
  punching and/or throwing objects, utilize profanity, or attempt to destroy property.
• ? Some students will require assistance from the teacher for many or all personal care tasks.