Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Centennial, CO

9d • $62 - $72 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a full-time, short-term, school-based position serving elementary or elementary-middle school students in Parker, Colorado during the 2026–2027 school year. The position is on-site and in person, with a school schedule of five days per week. The stated assignment period is January 2027 through May 2027. Weekly compensation is based on 37.5 hours, with guaranteed hours that include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. The role includes district and TheraPeds Partners support and a manageable caseload.

The Speech-Language Pathologist helps students develop the communication skills needed to access education and participate successfully in school. Services may include direct therapy, evaluation and assessment, individualized IEP goal development and monitoring, progress measurement, consultation with educators and families, case management, documentation, and participation in student-support and interdisciplinary meetings. The provider collaborates with students, families, school staff, administrators, therapists, and other professionals.

Compensation is listed as $61.50–$71.75 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement. 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. Independent contractor opportunities may include contract rates, flexibility associated with contractor status, benefit resources, guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education, ongoing support, and access to the professional community. Specific terms are set out in the applicable agreement.

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.
• Excellent 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) 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 assigned 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 benefit resources and flexibility associated with contractor status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time