• Cooperates in the development and implementation of the District program of instruction, as applicable to communication disorders.
• Assists and guides teachers and other staff members in preventing and/or observing, describing and referring suspected and identified speech, language and hearing impairments.
• Provides in-service education and serves as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics related to communication disorders.
• Provides education on speech-language development, disorders and delays to school staff.
• Develops case management programs that reflect individual needs, interests and abilities that meet the requirements of student Individual Educational Program goals.
• Creates recommendations for educational staff that will assist students in overcoming communication difficulties.
• Establishes and maintains standards of appropriate student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Provides speech-language assessments and evaluates student progress on a regular basis and provides reports.
• Participates in Individual Educational Program meetings as requested.
• Assists in making appropriate referrals to agencies and specialists.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with parents concerning their student’s program.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning appropriate to the age, maturity and abilities of the students.
• Provides therapy and instruction to individuals and groups at the times and locations designated.

 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SUPERVISORY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Apprentice Supervisory responsibilities in Speech and Language are voluntary):

• Upgrades supervision training on a regular basis.
• Informs patients/clients and families about the level, frequency and duration of services as well as supervision.
• Makes clinical decisions, including student selection for caseload and dismissing from caseload.
• Communicates with parents or family members about diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations, assessments and interprets data.
• Prepares individual treatment plans and makes modifications.
• Reviews treatment plans with the Apprentice.
• Provides feedback to the Apprentice in regards to data collection, progress notes and material selection.
• Ensures that the Apprentice performs only those tasks that are within the scope of the Apprentice in speech-language.
• Participates in the performance appraisal of the Apprentice.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.
• Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.
• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
• Knowledge in areas of expertise to best serve students in an educational setting.
• Ability to manage caseload efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to maintain skill knowledge in the areas of speech and language assessment

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders.
• Completed necessary clinical practicum as part of the Master’s degree.
• Possesses (or is qualified to possess) a valid New Mexico Speech Pathology license from the Speech-Language/Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board.  License must be renewed annually.
• New graduates must pass a national exam in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders within one year and be supervised for no less the nine months full time and complete clinical fellowship within a period of 36 consecutive months.
• Must comply with the SLP/Audiology Hearing Aid Dispensing Board’s rules and regulations regarding requirements as a Speech-Language Pathologist