Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Aurora, CO

8d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, short-term, school-based Speech-Language Pathologist to work on-site in Aurora, Colorado, from January 2027 through April 2027, serving students from elementary through high school. The position is 36–38 hours per week, typically 3–5 days per week, with weekly compensation based on 37.5 hours. Pay is $60–$70 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement. The role includes guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, and administrative time, a manageable caseload, and support from the school district and TheraPeds Partners.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will help students develop communication skills that support access to education and participation in the school environment. Services include direct therapy, evaluation and assessment, IEP goal development and monitoring, progress measurement, consultation with school staff and families, documentation, case management as assigned, and participation in school team meetings. The provider will work collaboratively with students, families, educators, administrators, therapists, and other school professionals.

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students. The company emphasizes high-quality, student-centered services and collaboration within multidisciplinary learning environments. Compensation and benefits depend on employment classification and eligibility; the role may be offered as W-2 employment or as a 1099 independent contractor arrangement.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Active or eligible for Colorado Speech-Language Pathologist licensure.
• Appropriate Colorado Department of Education certification or credential for school-based practice, as required.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong understanding of speech and language development, assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of the IEP process and special education services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational, documentation, case-management, and time-management skills.
• Comfort using technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and service delivery.
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to collaborate with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals.
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• School-based experience.
• Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct speech and language therapy to students individually and in small groups.
• Conduct speech and language evaluations and assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized IEP goals.
• Evaluate student progress and adjust intervention strategies based on student needs and data.
• Consult with and support teachers, special education staff, and families.
• Support students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs.
• Support students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as appropriate.
• Monitor student performance and collect data to measure progress.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation and progress reports.
• Participate in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Manage assigned student caseloads and required documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals.
• Provide case management services, as assigned.
• Safely participate with students in school environments and activities, in accordance with assigned duties and district safety requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) may be available to eligible W-2 employees.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• Independent contractor arrangements may include flexibility associated with contractor status and access to benefit resources and professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time