Empat Speech

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:
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<li>Be employed, trained, and clinically supervised by Empat Speech</li>
<li>Follow Empat Speech's curriculum, documentation standards, and service delivery models</li>
<li>Serve students within a school setting alongside school staff, educators, and administrators</li>
<li>Act as a professional bridge, representing Empat Speech's standards while building trust with school partners</li>
<li>Participate in Empat Speech professional development, peer consultation, and quality reviews</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Service Delivery
<ul>
<li>Conduct comprehensive speech-language evaluations using Empat Speech-approved assessment protocols</li>
<li>Develop individualized treatment plans aligned to Empat Speech's curriculum framework and each student's IEP goals</li>
<li>Deliver individual and small-group therapy sessions (in-person, on campus) with fidelity to Empat Speech's evidence-based approaches</li>
<li>Implement culturally and linguistically responsive practices for diverse student populations</li>
<li>Collect and analyze session data to monitor progress and adjust treatment accordingly</li>
</ul>
School Community Integration
<ul>
<li>Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with teachers, special education coordinators, school psychologists, administrators, and families</li>
<li>Participate in IEP meetings, student support team meetings, and school-based collaboration as a representative of Empat Speech</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with school staff about student progress while maintaining FERPA compliance and Empat Speech confidentiality standards</li>
<li>Navigate situations where school expectations and Empat Speech clinical standards may differ — escalating to Empat Speech supervision when needed</li>
<li>Serve as a visible, trusted presence in the school building</li>
</ul>
Documentation &amp; Compliance
<ul>
<li>Complete all clinical documentation in Empat Speech's designated system within required timelines</li>
<li>Maintain compliance with IDEA, state special education regulations, and Empat Speech quality standards</li>
<li>Ensure all services are documented in accordance with IEP mandates and Empat Speech record-keeping protocols</li>
<li>Participate in Empat Speech data reviews, outcome reporting, and quality improvement processes</li>
</ul>
Professional Development &amp; Team Participation
<ul>
<li>Attend all required Empat Speech training, onboarding modules, and continuing education sessions</li>
<li>Engage in regular supervision with Empat Speech Clinical Supervisor</li>
<li>Contribute to peer consultation, team calls, and Empat Speech community of practice</li>
<li>Pursue ongoing professional development in alignment with ASHA and Empat Speech standards</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Master's degree (MS or MA) in Communication Sciences and Disorders or Speech-Language Pathology</li>
<li>Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or CCC in active pursuit</li>
<li>Current, valid SLP licensure in New Mexico</li>
<li>School-based or pediatric clinical experience (practicum or post-graduate)</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment</li>
<li>Strong organizational and documentation skills</li>
<li>Commitment to culturally responsive, equity-centered practice</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<ul>
<li>2+ years of school-based SLP experience post-graduation</li>
<li>Experience working with diverse student populations, including ELL students</li>
<li>Familiarity with IDEA, IEP processes, and special education law</li>
<li>Bilingual or multilingual skills (Spanish strongly valued)</li>
<li>Experience with third-party or contracted service delivery in educational settings</li>
</ul>
What Empat Speech Offers
Compensation &amp; Benefits
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience</li>
<li>Health, dental, and vision benefits</li>
<li>Paid time off and holidays</li>
<li>CEU reimbursement and ASHA dues support</li>
<li>Malpractice and professional liability coverage</li>
</ul>
Support &amp; Development
<ul>
<li>Dedicated EmpatSpeech clinical supervisor</li>
<li>Structured onboarding and curriculum training</li>
<li>Regular peer consultation and team calls</li>
<li>Clear escalation pathways for school conflicts</li>
<li>Career growth within Empat Speech's growing network</li>
</ul>
Pay: $55.00 - $58.00 per hour
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Continuing education credits</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>License reimbursement</li>
<li>Opportunities for advancement</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Professional development assistance</li>
<li>Vision insurance</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

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