Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Centennial, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a full-time, short-term, school-based Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2026–2027 school year in Parker, Colorado. The assignment is scheduled for January 2027 through May 2027, five days per week, serving elementary or elementary-to-middle-school students in an on-site setting. The position offers $61.50–$71.75 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement, with weekly compensation based on 37.5 hours. Guaranteed hours include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. The provider will receive support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners and will manage a manageable caseload.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will help students develop communication skills needed to access education and participate in the school environment. Work includes direct therapy, assessment and evaluation, IEP development and monitoring, progress measurement, consultation with school staff and families, case management, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role may support students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and augmentative and alternative communication needs.

Applicants must have a master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and appropriate state and Colorado Department of Education licensure or credentials for school-based practice. CCC-SLP is preferred; Clinical Fellowship candidates may be considered with appropriate supervision. Experience working with children is required, while school-based experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must be able to complete required fingerprinting and background clearances and collaborate effectively while maintaining student and family confidentiality.

Benefits and compensation depend on employment classification and eligibility. W-2 employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k), guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education, ongoing clinical and administrative support, and access to the TheraPeds professional community. 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include competitive contract rates, benefit resources, flexibility associated with contractor status, guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education, ongoing support, and access to professional and administrative resources and the TheraPeds professional community. Specific terms are provided in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Active or eligible for Colorado Speech-Language Pathologist licensure and appropriate Colorado Department of Education certification or credential for school-based practice, as required.
• State Speech-Language Pathologist license and Department of Education licensure as an SLP, where 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.
• Ability to participate safely in active school environments and activities, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• School-based experience preferred but not required.
• 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, AAC, and other communication needs, 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.

Benefits

• W-2 employees may be eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• W-2 employees may be eligible for a 401(k).
• Guaranteed hours.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support.
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community.
• 1099 contractor opportunities may include competitive contract rates, benefit resources, and flexibility associated with independent contractor status.
• 1099 contractor opportunities may include access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time