SPED Teacher - Speech Language Pathologist

Douglas County School District•Highlands Ranch, CO

1d•$62,150 - $131,345•Onsite

About The Position

Speech Language Pathologists in the Douglas County School District serve students from kindergarten through age 21 who are entitled to special education services and require universal, targeted, or intensive intervention. The role assesses students with suspected speech-language impairments and provides research-based intervention. The SLP collaborates to design Individual Education Programs with evidence-based, differentiated instruction aligned to the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum, supporting academic growth, social relationships, functional communication, positive behavior, and educational access. The position requires effective case management, written and oral communication, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and families, empathy, and the ability to work as a team member. It is a regular, one-year-only position at Cougar Run Elementary, scheduled for 40 hours per week and 185 work days per year.

Requirements

Master's degree in Speech Pathology or Speech Language Pathology or Communication Science Disorders from an accredited college.
Colorado School Speech Language Pathologist License.
Knowledge of speech-language and social-language development, behavior management in general and special education classrooms, consultation, and the developmental needs of school-aged children and adolescents.
Effective case management skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents.
Understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families.
Ability and desire to function as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).

Responsibilities

Assess students with suspected speech-language impairments and provide research-based intervention.
Collaborate in designing Individual Education Programs and implementing evidence-based, differentiated instruction aligned to the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum.
Document health-related services in the designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
Use technology and integrate it into instruction; provide learning materials and resources; monitor students' use of materials and equipment; and observe, evaluate, encourage, and provide feedback on student performance and development.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development and prepare required reports.
Manage classroom behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintaining discipline according to school rules and systems, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
Support students, counsel students with academic problems, and support certain extracurricular activities, including social activities, sports, clubs, and student organizations.
Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
Maintain up-to-date records of every direct or indirect treatment or session in the current IEP and/or Medicaid system, including services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement when the SLP holds current CCCs with ASHA.
Supervise SLP-A's if the SLP holds current CCCs with ASHA.
Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop their academic potential.
Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning and establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.