Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

TheraPeds • Littleton, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a part-time, school-based Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to support students in a local school in Littleton, Colorado. The role provides in-person services to 2–5 middle- and high-school students, generally between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., for approximately 2–4 hours per week. The assignment runs from October 2026 through May 2027. Eligible documentation, planning, and administrative time is included in guaranteed hours and paid at the same hourly rate as direct service time. The SLPA works under the direction of a supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and collaborates with school staff, families, and the TheraPeds team. This opening is classified as a 1099 independent contractor position.

Requirements

• Current SLPA credentials from an ASHA-accredited or otherwise qualifying educational program.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education SLPA authorization.
• Any additional state-required credentials or licensure applicable to the role.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• Comfort using technology for communication, documentation, and daily tasks.
• Ability to meet applicable fingerprinting and background clearance requirements.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with students, families, educators, and other school team members.
• Good judgment, discretion, and a collaborative approach to supporting student needs.
• Ability to participate in activities that may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, crawling, or lifting, as appropriate to the assignment.

Nice To Haves

• School-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services under the direction of a supervising SLP.
• Assist with student screenings and monitor progress toward communication goals.
• Coordinate with the supervising SLP on treatment plans and student needs.
• Communicate with educators, families, and other members of the school team.
• Complete documentation and participate in planning and consultation activities.

Benefits

• Opportunities to pursue professional development and continuing education.
• Access to a collaborative, supportive TheraPeds professional community.
• Guidance on health benefit enrollment and compensation considerations for benefits and tax responsibilities for 1099 contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed