R9 Related Services

2026-11-03

Activity I - Special Education Related Services ( occupational therapy , physical therapy , speech language , school psychological , counseling , social work services , and educational diagnostics ); This is a contract position established to provide related services under a required license . For the contractor to meet Region 9 requirements and to fulfill the contract position the following elements must be met . Oversight of the contract will be provided by the Ed Services Director or their designee . The contractor shall : 1 . Adhere to applicable federal and state law and local policies and regulations for public education entities , including but not limited to 6 . 60 . 9 NMAC ( Code of Ethics ), FERPA , HIPAA , etc .). 2 . Communicate positively and effectively with parents , children , colleagues , and other agency personnel while maintaining confidentiality regarding all facets of Region 9 programs in compliance with FERPA / HIPAA and other federal and state confidentiality regulations . 3 . Maintain an atmosphere that protects the privacy and confidentiality of student and personnel records and information . 4 . Maintain licensure from the appropriate NM Board and the Public Education Department in NM . 5 . Provide therapeutic services under their licensure to students in Region 9 member districts . 6 . Perform therapy evaluations as allowed under the appropriately licensed discipline , including a written report . 7 . Participate in the development of and attend the Individual Education Plan ( IEP ) meetings . 8 . Deliver services in accordance with the frequency and intensity indicated on the IEP . 9 . Attend all required meetings at Region 9 and member districts to ensure service delivery and documentation in alignment with Region 9 procedures , and Federal and State guidelines . 10 . Provide or receive supervision either in person or virtually as allowed under the appropriate licensure requirements of their respective discipline for the therapists assigned , in accordance with the particular license governing board , NM regulatory requirements and NM PED licensure requirements . 11 . The contractor will be required to use an assigned Region 9 email address in order to meet the above requirements for confidentiality , their responsibilities for communication , reporting and delivery of services . Activity II - Nursing Services or Nurse Health Assistant ; This is a contract position established to provide nursing services . For the contractor to meet Region 9 requirements and to fulfill the contract position the following elements must be met . Oversight of the contract will be provided by the Ed Services Director or their designee . The contractor shall : Hold a Bachelor ’ s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing or for a health assistant , hold or be able to obtain a Level One PreK - 12 School Health Assistant licensure . Must be licensed by the State of New Mexico Public Education Department . Area of specialty must be appropriate for health services . Three years of successful work experience in the medical field is desirable . 1 . Adhere to applicable federal and state law and local policies and regulations for public education entities , including but not limited to 6 . 60 . 9 NMAC ( Code of Ethics ), FERPA , HIPAA , etc .. 2 . Communicate positively and effectively with parents , children , colleagues , and other agency personnel while maintaining confidentiality regarding all facets of Region 9 programs in compliance with FERPA / HIPAA and other federal and state confidentiality regulations . 3 . Maintain licensure from the appropriate NM Board and the Public Education Department in NM . 4 . Implement policies and procedures regarding control of communicable diseases in accordance with regulations of the State of New Mexico Health and Environment Department . 5 . Assist school staff in development and implementation of school health policies , procedures , and programs of the local school district . 6 . Assist with district school screenings and make appropriate referrals based on data obtained from screening procedures . 7 . Maintain student health and immunization records and appropriate follow - up . 8 . Provide emergency care and first aid for all students and employees . 9 . Attend all required meetings at Region 9 and member districts , including IEP , Section 504 , and Independent Health Plan meetings , to ensure service delivery and documentation in alignment with Region 9 procedures and Federal and State guidelines . 10 . Participate and conduct in - service training programs , workshops , and continuing education to maintain professional status . 11 . Provide or receive supervision either in person or virtually as allowed under the appropriate licensure requirements of their respective discipline for the therapists assigned , in accordance with the particular license governing board , NM regulatory requirements and NM PED licensure requirements . 12 . The contractor will be required to use an assigned Region 9 email address in order to meet the above requirements for confidentiality , their responsibilities for communication , reporting and delivery of services .

New Mexico

2026-05-02