Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Facility School
About The Position
The Speech-Language Pathologist provides assessment, intervention, and consultation to program staff and children with special needs at a day treatment center. Areas of service include language, articulation, voice, fluency, feeding and swallowing, assistive technology, and augmentative/alternative communication. The role works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and classroom staff to support students and their IEP goals. The position is on-site in Denver, Colorado, follows an 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday schedule, and is full calendar year. Employees must be physically present in the office to perform job functions. Driving participants may be necessary for program needs. Laradon describes a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding workplace focused on helping youth and adults and supporting their well-being. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, culturally competent services, advocacy, community access, and independence. New employees receive orientation, mandatory training, and job shadowing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Colorado Department of Education license.
- Experience working with school-aged children.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, reliable transportation, and ability to drive.
- Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force and to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays.
- Ability to speak or exchange information audibly.
Nice To Haves
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) training.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the administration of speech and language assessments and screenings.
- Participate with the interdisciplinary team in developing IEPs.
- Maintain files and appropriate paperwork for the designated caseload.
- Facilitate and monitor activities aligned with IEP goals and objectives for the designated caseload.
- Provide consultation and support to classroom staff as needed.
- Provide consultation and direct instruction for identified students.
- Assist students in choosing and acquiring augmentative communication devices.
- Schedule and conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
- Drive participants as necessary for program needs.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending account (FSA).
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- 401(k) with 4% match.
- Personal days, paid sick and safe time, wellness day, and nine weeks of paid breaks and holidays.
- Bilingual pay differential.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Student loan assistance.
- Development, job growth, and internal training opportunities.
- Continuing education and development opportunities.
- Dynamic, supportive, and rewarding work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
