Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Denver, CO

9d • $62 - $72 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, short-term, school-based Speech-Language Pathologist in Denver, Colorado, for January through April 2027. The position serves students from elementary through high school in person on campus, on a five-day school schedule. The stated pay range is $61.50–$71.75 per hour, with weekly compensation based on 37.5 hours. Guaranteed hours include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. The role includes a manageable caseload and support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners.

The Speech-Language Pathologist helps students develop the communication skills they need to access education and participate in school. The provider delivers and monitors student services, works with school teams and families, and completes related assessment, case-management, and documentation duties. TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students, emphasizing student-centered services and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

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); CCC-SLP is 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, 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.
• Perform duties in accordance with district safety requirements and applicable accommodations.

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 opportunities may include competitive contract rates, flexibility associated with contractor status, and access to benefit resources and professional and administrative resources. Specific compensation, benefits, and terms depend on the applicable agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time