Speech Language Pathologist

About the Role

• Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - School-Based
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Term: Full-Time, Short-Term (January 2027 - April 2027)
• Setting: On-Site, school-based
• Grades: Elementary through High School
• Pay: $61.50 - $71.75/hour
• Schedule: 5 days/week, full-time school schedule with guaranteed hours for documentation, planning, and administrative time.

Key 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.
• Provide consultation and support to 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Clinical Fellowship (CF-SLP) candidates may be considered, with appropriate supervision available.
• Experience working with children.
• School-based experience preferred, but not required.
• 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.
• Comfortable using technology for documentation, communication, assessment, and service delivery.
• Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals.
• Professionalism, tact, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program.
• State License as Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Department of Education Licensure as a SLP.
• National License: ASHA.
• Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required.
• CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred.
• CF-SLP placement may be available.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in use of technology.
• Fingerprint background clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications.

Physical Requirements

• The Provider must be able to safely participate with students in a variety of school environments and activities.
• Physical responsibilities 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.