Speech-Language Pathologist

Young World Physical Education; Peñasco (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits as accrued by all nine‑month employees.

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Peñasco, NM, is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to work with students experiencing significant language delays and disorders. This full-time position involves assessing communication skills, developing IEPs, and collaborating with students, staff, and families to support speech and language development.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and New Mexico licensure as a speech pathologist. Bilingual candidates are preferred. Join us to make a significant impact in the lives of our students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of MA degree from an accredited college or university with a current New Mexico Public Education Department Certificate and License.
• Bilingual person preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques to screen and assess students’ needs.
• Develop and implement IEPs for assigned students.
• Plan and implement lessons based on school objectives.

Skills

Effectively present information

Establish effective working relationships

Plan and implement lessons

Apply knowledge of current research

Education

MA degree from an accredited college

New Mexico Public Education Department Certificate

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist

Public School Speech-Language Pathologists are communication specialists who work with students with significant language delays and/or disorders, articulation deficits, dysfluencies and voice disorders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques to screen and assess students’ needs appropriate to age level in the area of speech and language development.
• Coordinates student schedules for therapy services.
• Refers to agencies and staff.
• Describes normal speech and language processes and their development, including:
  • Language and speech development: semantics, syntax, morphology and phonology, fluency and voice
  • Physiology, anatomy, and neurology of speech and language
  • Social and cultural aspects of speech and language development
  • Acoustics and psychoacoustics
  • Speech and language production and perception
  • Communicative process—pragmatics, pre‑verbal, verbal and co‑verbal
• Evaluate speech and language delays and disorders, including:
  • Select, administer, and interpret appropriate tests of speech, language, hearing, and cognition
  • Listen discriminately to the individual’s speech and language
  • Transcribe speech and language samples accurately and completely
  • Examine and evaluate oral peripheral structure and function
  • Perceive and record other behavioral cues
  • Gather pertinent information about the individual
  • Differentiate bilingual bicultural patterns from language delays and disorders
  • Request additional diagnostic assistance
  • Analyze and interpret findings for diagnosis and recommendations
  • Report results to appropriate staff and family members
• Conduct and interpret otologic pure‑tone screenings and impedance audiometry screening as needed.
• Plan therapeutic programs by developing case‑load selection criteria and by designing, selecting, and/or modifying specialized approaches and curricula for the communicatively impaired.
• Develop and implement IEPs for assigned students.
• Participate in Medicaid school billing processes.
• Work 153 days at 8 hours daily.
• Entitled to all fringe benefits as accrued by all nine‑month employees.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students assigned.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.
• Display a positive attitude and collaborate in all work‑related activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students and Speech Language Assistants as assigned.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle several abstract and concrete variables.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum of MA degree from an accredited college or university with current New Mexico Public Education Department Certificate and License. Bilingual person preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

New Mexico Licensure Certification as a Speech Pathologist (NM Speech/Language, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensary Licensure Board).

POSITION TYPE

Full‑time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.