<p>A 44-week school-based contract is placing a Speech Language Pathologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a K–12 assignment beginning in August. At $60 per hour on a Monday–Friday, 7-hour-shift schedule, this role offers a predictable, full-school-year engagement with no evening or weekend clinical obligations. The position is well-suited to both experienced travel SLPs and clinicians already based in the Albuquerque area who want contract flexibility with a full benefits package behind them.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$60 per hour pay rate for the full 44-week contract duration</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to a national housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Licensing and compliance support throughout the assignment</li> <li>Referral bonuses and recognition programs for high-performing clinicians</li> <li>24/7 recruiter support for the life of the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>44-week school-year contract beginning in August — aligned to the academic calendar</li> <li>K–12 school setting in Albuquerque, NM; grade-band options available</li> <li>Monday through Friday schedule, 7-hour shifts — no evenings, no weekends, no on-call</li> <li>Conduct speech and language assessments to identify and document communication disorders across the student population</li> <li>Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans individualized to each student's profile</li> <li>Active IEP team participation — collaborate directly with classroom teachers, special education staff, and families</li> <li>Maintain compliance with applicable state, federal, and school district policies and documentation standards</li> <li>Therapeutic focus spans academic, social, and emotional communication outcomes</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>Familiarity with IEP processes, IDEA compliance, and school district documentation expectations</li> <li>Strong organizational skills to manage a caseload across multiple grade levels and service types</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, situated along the Rio Grande at the foot of the Sandia Mountains — offering more than 310 days of sunshine per year, world-class hiking and skiing within an hour's drive, and a cost of living well below the national average for a city of its size. The metro blends a rich multicultural heritage, a vibrant arts and food scene, and easy access to Santa Fe, making it an attractive base for clinicians who want an active outdoor lifestyle without sacrificing urban amenities.</p>