In-person school-based opportunities in Valencia County, including the Los Lunas and Belen areas.
About Empat Speech
EmpatSpeech is a mission-driven speech-language services organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, culturally responsive SLP services for students who need them most. We partner with schools to place trained, supported SLPs directly on campus, bringing our evidence-based curriculum, supervision model, and professional development infrastructure into the heart of each school community.
The Opportunity
As a School-Based SLP with Empat Speech, you will deliver speech-language services directly to students on a school campus, using Empat Speech's curriculum, assessment frameworks, and clinical tools. This is a unique embedded role: you are part of the school community every day, yet your clinical home is Empat Speech. You'll benefit from robust onboarding, ongoing coaching, and a collaborative team of SLPs, while making a tangible, daily difference for students.
What Makes This Role Distinct
Unlike a district-employed SLP or an independent contractor, you will:
- Be employed, trained, and clinically supervised by Empat Speech
- Follow Empat Speech's curriculum, documentation standards, and service delivery models
- Serve students within a school setting alongside school staff, educators, and administrators
- Act as a professional bridge, representing Empat Speech's standards while building trust with school partners
- Participate in Empat Speech professional development, peer consultation, and quality reviews
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Service Delivery
- Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations using Empat Speech-approved assessment protocols
- Develop individualized treatment plans aligned to Empat Speech's curriculum framework and each student's IEP goals
- Deliver individual and small-group therapy sessions (in-person, on campus) with fidelity to Empat Speech's evidence-based approaches
- Implement culturally and linguistically responsive practices for diverse student populations
- Collect and analyze session data to monitor progress and adjust treatment accordingly
School Community Integration
- Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with teachers, special education coordinators, school psychologists, administrators, and families
- Participate in IEP meetings, student support team meetings, and school-based collaboration as a representative of Empat Speech
- Communicate effectively with school staff about student progress while maintaining FERPA compliance and Empat Speech confidentiality standards
- Navigate situations where school expectations and Empat Speech clinical standards may differ — escalating to Empat Speech supervision when needed
- Serve as a visible, trusted presence in the school building
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete all clinical documentation in Empat Speech's designated system within required timelines
- Maintain compliance with IDEA, state special education regulations, and Empat Speech quality standards
- Ensure all services are documented in accordance with IEP mandates and Empat Speech record-keeping protocols
- Participate in Empat Speech data reviews, outcome reporting, and quality improvement processes
Professional Development & Team Participation
- Attend all required Empat Speech training, onboarding modules, and continuing education sessions
- Engage in regular supervision with Empat Speech Clinical Supervisor
- Contribute to peer consultation, team calls, and Empat Speech community of practice
- Pursue ongoing professional development in alignment with ASHA and Empat Speech standards
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree (MS or MA) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or CCC in active pursuit
- Current, valid SLP licensure in New Mexico
- School-based or pediatric clinical experience (practicum or post-graduate)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Commitment to culturally responsive, equity-centered practice
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of school-based SLP experience post-graduation
- Experience working with diverse student populations, including ELL students
- Familiarity with IDEA, IEP processes, and special education law
- Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish strongly valued)
- Experience with third-party or contracted service delivery in educational settings
What Empat Speech Offers
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- CEU reimbursement and ASHA dues support
- Malpractice and professional liability coverage
Support & Development
- Dedicated EmpatSpeech clinical supervisor
- Structured onboarding and curriculum training
- Regular peer consultation and team calls
- Clear escalation pathways for school conflicts
- Career growth within Empat Speech's growing network
Pay: $55.00 - $58.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person