Speech Language Pathologist

About the Role

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team for a full-time, school-based opportunity in Thornton, Colorado for the 2026-2027 school year. You'll work with students with support from both the district and the TheraPeds team, helping them develop the communication skills needed to participate successfully in their school day.

Full-time: 36-38 hours per week, August 2026-May 2027. Weekly compensation is based on 37.5 hours with guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, planning, and administrative time. Pay: $65-$80/hour, based on experience and employment arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct speech and language therapy services to students individually and in small groups
• Conducting speech and language evaluations and assessments
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized IEP goals
• Evaluating student progress and adjusting intervention strategies based on student needs and data
• Providing consultation and support to teachers, special education staff, and families
• Supporting students with articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, social/pragmatic communication, and other communication needs
• Supporting students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as appropriate
• Monitoring student performance and collecting data to measure progress
• Completing timely and accurate documentation and progress reports
• Participating in IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Managing assigned student caseloads and required documentation
• Collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, therapists, administrators, and other school professionals
• Providing case management services, as assigned

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
• 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

Physical Requirements

School-based therapy is active and hands-on. The SLP 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.

Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 Employees

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

1099 Independent Contractors

• Competitive contract rates
• Benefit Resources
• Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
• Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners
• Guaranteed hours
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Ongoing clinical and administrative support
• Access to the TheraPeds professional community

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

About TheraPeds Partners

At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve. As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.