SOS Personnel is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Therapist to serve students at Taos Day School, located on Taos Pueblo in Taos, NM. This is a meaningful, community-embedded role serving Native American students with speech and language needs in a small, close-knit school environment. Providers who thrive here bring both clinical excellence and a genuine appreciation for the culture, traditions, and values of the Taos Pueblo community.
What you'll do
- Provide speech-language therapy services to approximately 13 students (1:1 and small group settings)
- Conduct screenings, standardized evaluations, and audiometric assessments
- Draft IEP sections including evaluation summaries, present levels, annual goals, and quarterly progress reports
- Attend and actively participate in IEP team meetings
- Collaborate with teachers and specialists to support student success in the general education classroom
- Maintain compliance with IDEA timelines, including 60-day evaluation windows
- Develop exit plans for students who have received services over multiple years
Schedule
15–20 hrs/week
Mon–Fri
8:00am–4:30pm
Start date
Sept 9, 2026
Contract length
Up to 5 years total
Requirements
- Active New Mexico Speech-Language Therapist license (required)
- Degree from an accredited institution in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences
- Experience providing services in a K–12 school setting
- Ability to pass a federal background investigation
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- Experience working with Native American students and/or in Indigenous community schools
- Familiarity with IDEA, IEP processes, and special education compliance requirements
- Knowledge of or experience with Pueblo communities in Northern New Mexico
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
What We Provide
- Competitive hourly rate
- Computer and system access provided by the school after background clearance
- Long-term engagement — the school values consistency and continuity for its students
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in a unique, culturally rich community
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience with school-based speech-language therapy and, if applicable, your experience working with Native American student populations.
