GENERAL OVERVIEW:

To facilitate the conveyance of information to and from Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, employees, and parents including concrete information and the social and emotional content of information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid New Mexico Interpreting License (through the NM Regulation and Licensing Department)
• RID Certification OR EIPA Score of 4.0 or above.

PREFERED KNOWLEDGE:

• Effective Communication Skills, both verbal and written
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge on state policies regarding immunization, medication, first aid, child abuse/neglect and substance abuse.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students’, parents, community staff members and other staff members.

SALARY

• Competitive Pay!
• Health insurance for employee

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs services in a manner commensurate with students’ age, maturity, and academic abilities.
• Interprets the locations and times designated and adjusts scheduling as requested to meet students’, employees’, and/or parents’ needs.
• Refers questions and concerns regarding Deaf/Hard of Hearing students to appropriate program personnel or to school officials.
• Assumes correct position for interpreting to allow clients to see both the speaker and the interpreter.
• Provides directions and materials for substitute interpreters.
• Using appropriate signing methodologies to ensure the most comprehensive understanding for most
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing students in the classroom.
• Voices for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students, employees, and/or parents as appropriate.
• Participate in IEP meetings as requested by deaf/Hard of Hearing program personnel.
• Assumes additional responsibilities to support the mission of the district/charter as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Highly Qualified Ancillary service provider with a Behavioral Background: LISW Social Worker, School Psychologist, or Related Field.
• MA or MS or above in related field. OR:
• Bachelor’s degree in education, mental health, or related field and plus 4 years of experience in Human Services related to education.
• Strong knowledge of Behavior Managements Skills
• Strong knowledge of NVCPI, PBIS, FBA & BIP processes.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Leadership experience in Behavior Management for general education and special education students/teachers.
• Upon hire, complete Certification Standards for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (C9.1) which consists of completing 20-hour pre-service training and participate in ongoing annual training relevant to the provision of behavior management skills development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Level III Licensure preferred
• Board Certified Applied Behavior Analysis Minimum of 5 years exemplary experience in Behavior Management
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to establish rapport with youth and their families and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, and administrators.
• Minimum of 5 years exemplary experience in Behavior Management
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Salary

• Competitive Pay!
• Health Insurance for Employee

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Consult and evaluate needs and coordinate to conduct demonstrations of behavioral techniques.
• Provide technical assistance to schools in supporting students identified with behavioral issues impacting school success. Services include training, consultation and direct service; coordinating with the district/school(s) PBS initiative.
• Provide professional development and coaching assistance to all teachers in the areas of behavior management.
• Assist teachers in diagnosing behavioral needs with Functional Behavioral Assessments and supporting needed intervention strategies with Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Evaluate and coordinate professional development as needed for teachers.
• Support district and staff administration in implementing district initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance to district wide & school-based crisis response teams.
• Provide technical assistance to the district wide mental health team.

Speech Language Pathologist – K-12 setting

Why choose Cooperative Educational Services (CES)?

CES is a leading provider of Ancillary Services to K-12 schools throughout the state of New Mexico. CES strives to be recognized as one of the best cooperative service agencies in the country and the provider of choice in New Mexico. As a Speech Language Pathologist with CES, you will work among leading providers to help CES achieve this goal. CES offers a very competitive pay rate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of a school-based Speech Language Pathologist

CES is seeking a licensed, experienced Speech Language Pathologist to provide school-based services.

The role of the Speech Language Pathologist is to:

• Provide input and expertise as to the identification, evaluation, and delivery of services to students with identified disabilities.
• Provide instruction to address deficits related to identified disabilities including but not limited to speech language impairments.
• Provide treatment for a variety of deficits such as articulation, fluency, voice, expressive, receptive, and social communication.
• Communicate, on occasion, with outside medical and developmental service providers for the purposes of identifying student needs.

A typical week of a Speech Language Pathologist may include:

• One-on-one or group speech therapy sessions
• Participation in the review of existing evaluation data from various sources (including independent evaluations) to consider what, if any, additional data are needed to determine a student’s eligibility for special education and related services.
• Conducting initial evaluations and re-evaluations that comply with state evaluation guidelines
• Development and or contribution to an Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
• Attendance at IEP meetings
• Consultation with staff, teachers, family, and other ancillary service providers
• Documentation of services using district chosen platforms

A highly successful Speech Language Pathologist candidate should have:

• Working knowledge of Federal and State laws governing Special Education and adherence to those laws.
• Prior knowledge or be willing to develop knowledge of the requirements set forth in the New Mexico Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual (NM TEAM) and the NM TEAM: Identification of Dyslexia Supplemental Narrative and Worksheet. Additionally, the SLP must have or be willing to gain knowledge in developing quality IEPS. All manuals referenced above can be found at: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/special-education/technical-manuals/
• Knowledge and expertise in conducting assistive technology evaluations and augmentative and alternative communication needs for clients.

Qualifications for a Speech Language Pathologist

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• New Mexico Regulation and Board License
• New Mexico Public Education Department license
• School based experience is preferred, but not required
• Speech Language Clinical Fellowship Year opportunities available

Why choose Cooperative Educational Services (CES)?

CES is a leading provider of Ancillary Services to K-12 schools throughout the state of New Mexico. CES strives to be recognized as one of the best cooperative service agencies in the country and the provider of choice in New Mexico. As an Educational Diagnostician with CES, you will work among leading providers to help CES achieve this goal. CES offers a very competitive pay rate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of a school-based Educational Diagnostician

CES is seeking a licensed, experienced Educational Diagnostician to provide school-based services.

The role of the Educational Diagnostician is to:

• Participate in the review of existing evaluation data from various sources to consider what, if any, additional data are needed to determine a student’s eligibility for special education and related services.
• Administer and interpret psychoeducational and/or developmental assessments on students who are either suspected of having learning, developmental, and/or emotional disabilities; or students identified as having an educational disability to determine continued eligibility.
• Participation in and possible facilitation of eligibility determination meetings
• Consultation/collaboration with staff, teachers, family, and other ancillary service providers for purposes of gathering data from multiple sources for evaluation.
• Participation in the development of an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) as needed or expected

A typical week of an Educational Diagnostician may include:

• Manage schedule to include test administration, report writing, provide written and verbal test interpretation, collaboration/communication with parents and other evaluation team members.
• Establish and/or maintain contact with parents, teachers, ancillary staff members regarding the status of initial evaluations, reevaluations, eligibility determination meetings, etc.
• Administer psychoeducational assessments in accordance with guidance from test publishers
• Continuous or ongoing review of progress toward completion of evaluations to ensure timelines are met (transition timelines, 60-day timelines, reevaluation timelines)
• Provide recommendations to address students’ intellectual, cognitive processing, adaptive, functional, social emotional, and academic needs
• Prepare for and attend eligibility determination team meetings
• Process relevant paperwork/documentation associated with evaluations to assist districts in maintaining complete record of finished product (submitting protocols, report, eligibility determination documents to appropriate site/location)

A highly successful Educational Diagnostician candidate should have:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, technical writing, and time management skills
• Working knowledge of Federal and State laws governing Special Education and adherence to those laws.
• Prior knowledge or be willing to develop knowledge of the requirements set forth in the New Mexico Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual (NM TEAM). NM TEAM can be found at: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/special-education/technical-manuals/
• Experience as a bilingual evaluator preferred
• Up to date on most recent guidance related to evaluation process issued by relevant agencies including but not limited to NMPED guidance memos/documents.

Qualifications for an Educational Diagnostician

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• New Mexico Public Education Department license
• Level one NMPED licensed Diagnosticians will be required to receive supervision (provided by CES)
• Preferred one year or more of school based Educational Diagnostic experience.
• Bilingual evaluation experience preferred

Why choose Cooperative Educational Services (CES)?

CES is a leading provider of Ancillary Services to K-12 schools throughout the state of New Mexico. CES strives to be recognized as one of the best cooperative service agencies in the country and the provider of choice in New Mexico. As an Occupational Therapist with CES, you will work among leading providers to help CES achieve this goal. CES offers a very competitive pay rate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of a school-based Occupational Therapist

CES is seeking a licensed, experienced Occupational Therapists to provide school-based services.

The role of the Occupational Therapist is to:

• Evaluate students in the areas of neuromuscular, sensory processing, fine motor, perceptual motor, and self-help skills, postural reflexes, self-care and needs to adaptive devices and equipment.
• Plan and assess the progress of students as they progress through their therapeutic plans which may include:
  • Teaching daily living skills
  • Developing perceptual motor skills and sensory integrative functioning
  • Developing play skills and prevocational and leisure capabilities
  • Using specifically designed crafts and exercises to enhance functional performance
  • Adapting environments for the handicapped

A typical week of an Occupational Therapist may include:

• One-on-one or group speech therapy sessions
• Participation in the review of existing evaluation data from various sources (including independent evaluations) to consider what, if any, additional data are needed to determine a student’s eligibility for special education and related services.
• Conducting initial evaluations and re-evaluations that comply with state evaluation guidelines
• Development and or contribution to an Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
• Attendance at IEP meetings
• Consultation with staff, teachers, family, and other ancillary service providers
• Documentation of services using district chosen platforms

A highly successful Occupational Therapist candidate should have:

• Working knowledge of Federal and State laws governing Special Education and adherence to those laws.
• Prior knowledge or be willing to develop knowledge of the requirements set forth in the New Mexico Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual (NM TEAM) and the NM TEAM: Identification of Dyslexia Supplemental Narrative and Worksheet. Additionally, the OT must have or be willing to gain knowledge in developing quality IEPS. All manuals referenced above can be found at: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/special-education/technical-manuals/

Qualifications for an Occupational Therapist

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• New Mexico Regulation and Board License
• New Mexico Public Education Department license
• School based experience is preferred, but not required
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants welcome to apply as well. A slightly modified job description applies.

Physical Therapist – K-12 setting

Why choose Cooperative Educational Services (CES)?

CES is a leading provider of Ancillary Services to K-12 schools throughout the state of New Mexico. CES strives to be recognized as one of the best cooperative service agencies in the country and the provider of choice in New Mexico. As a Physical Therapist with CES, you will work among leading providers to help CES achieve this goal. CES offers a very competitive pay rate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of a school-based Physical Therapist

CES is seeking a licensed, experienced Physical Therapist to provide school-based services.

The role of the Physical Therapist is to:

• Develop and implement appropriate physical therapy programs for students with disabilities
• Administer, evaluate, and modify treatment within the scope of practice of physical therapy
• Assist in the identification, adaptation, and adjustment of assistive technology devices
• Consult, educate, and advise services within the scope of practice of physical therapy
• Provide passive, active, resistive, or massage exercise/therapy
• Promote the development of compensatory motor skills

A typical week of  a Physical Therapist may include:

• One-on-one physical therapy sessions
• Participation in the review of existing evaluation data from various sources to consider what, if any, additional data are needed to determine a student’s eligibility for special education and related services.
• Conducting assessments that contribute to either initial evaluations and re-evaluations that comply with state evaluation guidelines
• Participation in the development of an Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
• Attendance at IEP meetings
• Consultation with staff, teachers, family, and other ancillary service providers
• Documentation of services using district chosen platforms

A highly successful Physical Therapist candidate should have:

• Working knowledge of Federal and State laws governing Special Education and adherence to those laws.
• Prior knowledge or be willing to develop knowledge of the requirements set forth in the New Mexico Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual (NM TEAM). NM TEAM can be found at: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/special-education/technical-manuals/

Qualifications for a Physical Therapist

• Master’s Degree or higher in Physical Therapy
• New Mexico Regulation and Board License
• New Mexico Public Education Department license
• School based experience is preferred, but not required
• Physical Therapy Assistant opportunities may be available working under slightly different job requirements.

Speech Language Pathologist – K-12 setting

Why choose Cooperative Educational Services (CES)?

CES is a leading provider of Ancillary Services to K-12 schools throughout the state of New Mexico. CES strives to be recognized as one of the best cooperative service agencies in the country and the provider of choice in New Mexico. As a Speech Language Pathologist with CES, you will work among leading providers to help CES achieve this goal. CES offers a very competitive pay rate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of a school-based Speech Language Pathologist

CES is seeking a licensed, experienced Speech Language Pathologist to provide school-based services.

The role of the Speech Language Pathologist is to:

• Provide input and expertise as to the identification, evaluation, and delivery of services to students with identified disabilities.
• Provide instruction to address deficits related to identified disabilities including but not limited to speech language impairments.
• Provide treatment for a variety of deficits such as articulation, fluency, voice, expressive, receptive, and social communication.
• Communicate, on occasion, with outside medical and developmental service providers for the purposes of identifying student needs.

A typical week of a Speech Language Pathologist may include:

• One-on-one or group speech therapy sessions
• Participation in the review of existing evaluation data from various sources (including independent evaluations) to consider what, if any, additional data are needed to determine a student’s eligibility for special education and related services.
• Conducting initial evaluations and re-evaluations that comply with state evaluation guidelines
• Development and or contribution to an Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
• Attendance at IEP meetings
• Consultation with staff, teachers, family, and other ancillary service providers
• Documentation of services using district chosen platforms

A highly successful Speech Language Pathologist candidate should have:

• Working knowledge of Federal and State laws governing Special Education and adherence to those laws.
• Prior knowledge or be willing to develop knowledge of the requirements set forth in the New Mexico Technical Evaluation and Assessment Manual (NM TEAM) and the NM TEAM: Identification of Dyslexia Supplemental Narrative and Worksheet. Additionally, the SLP must have or be willing to gain knowledge in developing quality IEPS. All manuals referenced above can be found at: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/special-education/technical-manuals/
• Knowledge and expertise in conducting assistive technology evaluations and augmentative and alternative communication needs for clients.

Qualifications for a Speech Language Pathologist

• Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• New Mexico Regulation and Board License
• New Mexico Public Education Department license
• School based experience is preferred, but not required
• Speech Language Clinical Fellowship Year opportunities available

Limited contracts throughout the State of New Mexico

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Master’s degree in Audiology.
2. Two years’ experience in school setting.
3. Desired qualifications include advance degree in related field.

LICENSURE

1. Licensure by Public Education Department.
2. Licensure by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Board.
3. Able to obtain Medicaid Provider Number and NPI.

SALARY

1. Certified school year position with benefits identified in Policy Manual.

DUTIES, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identify hearing impaired students and provide schools with the necessary documentation to provide appropriate services to students with hearing impairment.
2. Conduct screenings and evaluations as needed for initial student evaluations and re-evaluations.
3. Conduct periodic screenings to determine hearing status.
4. Provide input to IEP teams to inform the team as to possible accommodations in light of the students documented hearing loss.
5. Maintain audiology equipment and provide recommendations to ancillary office for necessary equipment.
6. Complete district wide needs assessment to review files and give recommendations for continued compliance with current IEP’s.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Ed.D or Ph.D.
2. Two years’ experience in school setting

LICENSURE

1. Licensure by Public Education Department.
2. Licensure by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Board.
3. Able to obtain Medicaid Provider Number and NPI.

SALARY

1. Competitive Pay!
2. Certified school year position with benefits identified in Policy Manual.

DUTIES, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administer psychological and educational tests and other assessment procedures.
2. Interpret assessment results.
3. Obtain, integrate, and interpret information about child behavior and conditions relating to learning.
4. Consult with other staff members in planning school programs to meet the special needs of children as indicated by psychological tests, interviews and behavioral evaluations.
5. Plan, manage, and implement a program of psychological services, including psychological counseling for children with disabilities and their parents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Ed.D or Ph.D.
2. Two years’ experience in school setting

LICENSURE

1. Licensure by Public Education Department.
2. Licensure by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Board.
3. Able to obtain Medicaid Provider Number and NPI.

SALARY

1. Competitive Pay!
2. Certified school year position with benefits identified in Policy Manual.

DUTIES, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administer psychological and educational tests and other assessment procedures.
2. Interpret assessment results.
3. Obtain, integrate, and interpret information about child behavior and conditions relating to learning.
4. Consult with other staff members in planning school programs to meet the special needs of children as indicated by psychological tests, interviews and behavioral evaluations.
5. Plan, manage, and implement a program of psychological services, including psychological counseling for children with disabilities and their parents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Ed.D or Ph.D.
2. Two years’ experience in school setting

LICENSURE

1. Licensure by Public Education Department.
2. Licensure by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Board.
3. Able to obtain Medicaid Provider Number and NPI.

SALARY

1. Competitive Pay!
2. Certified school year position with benefits identified in Policy Manual.

DUTIES, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administer psychological and educational tests and other assessment procedures.
2. Interpret assessment results.
3. Obtain, integrate, and interpret information about child behavior and conditions relating to learning.
4. Consult with other staff members in planning school programs to meet the special needs of children as indicated by psychological tests, interviews and behavioral evaluations.
5. Plan, manage, and implement a program of psychological services, including psychological counseling for children with disabilities and their parents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. RN License
2. Two years’ experience in school setting

LICENSURE

1. Licensure by Public Education Department.
2. Licensure by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Board.

SALARY

1. Competitive Pay!
2. Certified school year position with benefits identified in Policy Manual.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. RN License
2. Two years’ experience in school setting

LICENSURE

1. Licensure by Public Education Department.
2. Licensure by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Board.

SALARY

1. Competitive Pay!
2. Certified school year position with benefits identified in Policy Manual.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1.BA Therapeutic Recreation.

2.Two years experience with pediatric population.

LICENSURE

1.Licensure by Public Education Department.

2.National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

SALARY

1.Competitive Pay!

2.Certified school year position with benefits identified in Policy Manual.

DUTIES, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

                  1.Perform activity and recreation program evaluations.

2.Develop and implement individual activity/recreation programs.

3.Participate in Individual Education Plan meetings.

4.Prepare required reports and maintain records.