2026-27 Speech Language Specialist-Integrated Services Department

SUMMARY

Responsible for assessing and providing therapy in the area of speech/language for students ranging from Kindergarten to 12th grade and providing instruction based on students' Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs).

Job Tasks

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:

  • Individual, measurable, long-term, and short-term objectives based on student identified needs.
  • Effective working schedule.
• Apply learning techniques to enhance/motivate students to meet IEP goals and objectives and evaluate student performance based on IEPs.
• Maintain necessary documentation of student performance and write clear and concise diagnostic results.
• Provide and maintain student involvement during instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Communicate students' progress and needs with parents and other staff as needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to:
• Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
• Include and engage families in the student's education.
• Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Collaborate:
• With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to improve student outcomes.
• With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.

Education, Experience, and Licenses Required

• Master's degree in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• Experience working with children identified with speech/language needs in a public education setting preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado Special Services license with Speech Language Specialist endorsement required.

• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• PERA retirement
• Paid time off
• Short and long term disability
• Access to employee walk-in clinic
• Other optional benefit elections

Pay

• Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education.
• Ranger for position is $58,000 - $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 6th, 2025).

Work Calendar Days

• 188

Duration of Position

• Ongoing