Speech Language Pathologist

TheraPeds • Highlands Ranch, CO

9d • $57 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, for the 2026–2027 school year. The position serves students in elementary grades or across elementary through high school in an on-site, in-person setting. The role may be full-time or part-time; the posting describes a full-time schedule as 36–38 hours per week and gives weekly compensation calculations based on either 37.5 or 20 hours. The school-year assignment is listed as October 2026 through May 2027, with guaranteed hours that include designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. The provider will receive support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners and will manage a described as manageable caseload.

The Speech-Language Pathologist helps students develop the communication skills needed to access education and participate in school. The work includes therapy, evaluation, individualized education planning, progress monitoring, consultation, documentation, case management, and collaboration with students, families, educators, and other school professionals. Services may address articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as appropriate.

TheraPeds Partners is described as a therapist-owned and operated organization that partners with schools to provide special education and related services to PreK–12 students nationwide. Its stated mission is to provide high-quality, student-centered services and meaningful connections in collaborative learning environments. Compensation is $56.50–$66.75 per hour, based on experience and employment arrangement. Compensation and benefits depend on employment classification and eligibility; the posting describes both W-2 employment and 1099 independent contractor opportunities.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Active or eligibility 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.
• 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 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.
• Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available.
• School-based experience preferred, but not required.

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 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.
• 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.
• 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include competitive contract rates, benefit resources, flexibility associated with independent contractor status, and access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time