Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Parker, CO

8d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a full-time, short-term, school-based Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2026–2027 school year in Parker, Colorado. The assignment is on-site and runs from January 2027 through May 2027, serving elementary or elementary–middle school students. The position is 36–38 hours per week, with weekly compensation based on 37.5 hours. The stated pay range is $60–$70 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will help students develop speech, language, and communication skills needed to access their education and participate in school. The role includes direct therapy, evaluation, IEP goal development and monitoring, progress tracking, consultation, documentation, meetings, collaboration, and case management as assigned. Guaranteed hours include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. The provider receives support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners.

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 describes its mission as providing high-quality, student-centered services and fostering meaningful connections in collaborative learning environments.

Employment may be through W-2 employment or a 1099 independent contractor arrangement. Benefits and compensation depend on classification and eligibility, and 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.
• 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).
• School-based experience.
• 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.
• Safely participate with students in school environments and activities, following assigned duties, 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.
• 1099 contractors may have access to benefit resources and professional and administrative resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time