Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Denver, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, short-term, school-based Speech-Language Pathologist in Denver, Colorado, for January 2027 through April 2027 during the 2026–2027 school year. The position is on-site, five days per week, serving students from elementary through high school. The SLP will help students develop speech, language, and communication skills that support access to education and participation in the school environment, with support from the school district and TheraPeds Partners. The schedule includes 37.5 compensated hours per week, including designated documentation, planning, and administrative time, and guaranteed hours. The role has a manageable caseload.

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students nationwide. The organization emphasizes high-quality, student-centered services and collaboration in multidisciplinary learning environments.

Compensation is listed at $61.50–$71.75 per hour. 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. The posting also notes that 1099 independent contractor opportunities may be available, with contract rates, benefit resources, flexibility, guaranteed hours, professional development and continuing education, support, and access to professional and administrative resources and 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; the requirements section also specifies a state SLP license.
• 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.
• Ability to safely perform physical activities that may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, transitioning to and from the floor, and lifting or assisting with students, materials, or equipment as appropriate to the position.

Nice To Haves

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is preferred.
• Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available.
• School-based experience is preferred but not required.

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 progress data.
• 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 tasks appropriate to assigned duties.

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.
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include benefit resources, flexibility associated with contractor status, and access to professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time