School Speech Therapist - Mesquite, New Mexico

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Job Description

This opportunity is for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) clinician to support students at a welcoming elementary school in southern New Mexico. The position is based at an elementary campus with a caseload of approximately 60 students, including three Structured Communication Classrooms (SCCs). The role offers a chance to work in a supportive school district committed to student success.

Location: Las Cruces, NM (close to El Paso, TX, and near landmarks like White Sands National Park)

Position Type: Full-time preferred (40 hours), with part-time considered if candidate is able to be on-site. Contract position lasting ASAP through End of School Year (EOSY).

Responsibilities:

• Provide speech-language therapy services to caseload of students in school setting
• Prioritize current therapy needs; compensatory services to be determined by district
• Collaborate with bilingual and monolingual SLP colleagues in a supportive environment
• Implement therapy strategies for AAC users (experience preferred but willingness to learn essential)
• Maintain communication with educators and families to support student progress

Qualifications:

• Valid New Mexico state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology is required prior to start (applicants must have already obtained or be in process)
• PED certification through New Mexico Department of Education required (can be pending at start if licensure is secured)
• Experience or interest in AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) preferred
• Bilingual candidates ideal but monolingual applicants welcome due to existing bilingual staff support
• Eligible candidates may be recruited from nearby regions including El Paso, TX, Deming, and Truth or Consequences

This role provides the chance to contribute to a small, close-knit, and very supportive school district in a beautiful area of New Mexico. Speech-Language Pathologists in this district enjoy a collaborative working atmosphere with compassionate teams dedicated to students growth.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to support service delivery. This is a valuable opportunity to work in a rewarding environment while developing your career in pediatric speech-language pathology.

Take the next step in your professional journey and submit your credentials for consideration today.