Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Highlands Ranch, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for a school-based role in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, during the 2026–2027 school year. The position may be full-time or part-time and is on-site, supporting elementary or elementary-through-high-school students. The school year is October 2026 through May 2027. Full-time schedules are 36–38 hours per week; compensation is $56.50–$66.75 per hour based on experience and employment arrangement. Weekly compensation is based on 37.5 or 20 hours, and guaranteed hours include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. The provider will have a manageable caseload and support from the school district and TheraPeds Partners.

The SLP provides student-centered speech, language, and communication services so students can access education and participate in the school environment. Services may include direct therapy, evaluations and assessments, IEP development and monitoring, progress measurement, consultation, case management, documentation, and collaboration with students, families, educators, therapists, administrators, 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 organization emphasizes high-quality services, collaboration, and clinical and administrative support. Compensation and benefits depend on employment classification and eligibility. W-2 employees may be eligible for hourly compensation, 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 contract rates, benefit resources, schedule flexibility associated with contractor status, guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education, support, and access to professional and administrative resources and the professional community. Specific terms are provided 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; state and Department of Education licensure or certification required for school-based practice, as applicable.
• 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 complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents, with tact and discretion in internal and external communications.
• 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 services 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.
• Participate safely in school environments and activities, including physical activities appropriate to assigned duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible W-2 employees.
• 401(k) for 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 independent contractor status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time