<p>A school-based Speech Language Pathologist is needed for a 44-week contract in Albuquerque, NM, serving students across K–12 settings beginning in August. The position offers a strong $60/hr pay rate, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and a full travel benefits package — a compelling combination for both experienced travel SLPs and clinicians looking to establish themselves in New Mexico's largest school district market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$60.00 per hour pay rate</li> <li>44-week contract assignment with an August start date</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends plus access to a national housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Licensing and compliance support provided</li> <li>Referral bonuses and provider recognition programs</li> <li>24/7 recruiter support throughout the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>School-based setting serving K–12 students; grade-level placement options available</li> <li>Monday through Friday schedule, 7-hour shifts — no evenings, weekends, or on-call</li> <li>Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify communication disorders across the student population</li> <li>Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans tailored to individual student needs</li> <li>Active IEP team participation — collaborate directly with general education teachers, special education staff, and families</li> <li>Maintain compliance with applicable state, federal, and school district policies and documentation standards</li> <li>Therapy scope spans academic, social, and emotional communication goals</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active, valid Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) license — New Mexico licensure or eligibility to obtain required</li> <li>Minimum 1–2 years of SLP experience; school-based experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to conduct formal and informal speech-language assessments and develop individualized treatment plans</li> <li>Familiarity with IEP processes and multidisciplinary team collaboration</li> <li>Strong organizational and communication skills to manage caseload documentation and compliance requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, set at 5,300 feet elevation along the Rio Grande with the Sandia Mountains rising dramatically to the east — offering year-round hiking, skiing at Sandia Peak, and some of the most reliably sunny weather in the country. The city blends a rich Southwestern cultural identity with a growing arts scene, diverse dining, and a cost of living well below most major metros. Outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone drawn to wide-open landscapes and a genuine sense of place will find Albuquerque an easy city to call home for a contract year.</p>