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Position Type: Student Support Services/Speech and Language Pathologist Date Posted: 11/24/2025 Location: Shiprock Administration Office Position: Speech Language Pathologist Supervisor: Health, Wellness & Ancillary Coordinator Work Site: Assigned District Wide and/or assigned Head Start sites Summary: Provide Speech services for students receiving special education as a related service. Provide case management, school staff consultation and serve in the Individual Education Program (IEP) team member when appropriate. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Evaluate speech, language, and general developmental skills of students. Evaluate and report current levels of ability and recommendations for intervention. Review and discuss medical and developmental case histories with the IEP team to determine individual student needs and strategies. Develop treatment goals and activities for the specific need of the student, and appropriate equipment or materials to be used in that treatment. Provide consultative, direct therapy services and ongoing support to students in appropriate environments as needed. Provide consultation, training and/or technical assistance to teachers and others involved in the education of students. Document student progress and contact time including therapy logs and Medicaid reports. Comply with all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, Public Education Department guidelines and local, state and federal laws. Perform other duties as assigned, reasonably related to the scope of the position Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree with a certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or equivalent in the area of speech-language pathology Professional competency as a speech-language pathologist Current New Mexico licensure as well as NMPED license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred Good communication skills and customer service skills Physical/Job Requirements: Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills. Safety and Health: Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions Background check Equipment/Material Handled: Multimedia equipment, including current technology Equipment/Materials relevant to job responsibilities including the Federal Register and Policy Guidelines Manual Motor vehicle, if necessary - valid driver's license Work Environment: Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality Work interruptions Flexibility Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed Extended work hours, on occasion Term of Employment: Exempt