Speech-Language Pathologist - Colorado (Part-Time, Remote) - 2026-27

Parallel is hiring a Colorado-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist for a 24-hour-per-week remote assignment with a long-standing K-12 school partner, covering direct speech therapy and SLPA supervision starting December 2026.

Are you a dedicated clinician driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with learning differences? Join a team where providers are treated as part of the school community, not as a stopgap, and help students build the communication skills they need to thrive.

Assignment at a Glance

DetailThis role

LocationRemote, serving a Colorado school partner

Hours24 hours per week (direct services + SLPA supervision)

Caseload16 students for direct therapy; SLPA supervision covering 32 students

StudentsAges 5–20, mild to moderate needs

DatesDecember 1, 2026 – May 21, 2027

ScheduleBetween 8:00 am and 3:00 pm MT; an established schedule is in place, with some flexibility

Key scheduling noteMost direct-therapy students attend a four-day-week district with no school on Mondays, so Tuesday–Friday availability is essential

Classification1099 independent contractor

What You’ll Do

• Provide student-centered, IEP-aligned virtual speech therapy to a caseload of 16 students ages 5–20 with mild to moderate needs.
• Supervise SLPAs serving 32 students, in line with Colorado requirements, including both direct observation and indirect supervision.
• Partner with school teams to monitor and refine IEP goals, and participate in IEP meetings as needed.
• Systematically track session data and student progress to inform IEP consultations.
• Write clear, goal-oriented progress reports for each reporting cycle.
• Collaborate with the special education leadership team and the three Parallel SLPs already serving this partner.

What You’ll Need

• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• Active Colorado SLP licensure, including the Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider license (SLP endorsement), or eligibility to obtain it before December 2026.
• Experience supervising SLPAs, or eligibility to supervise SLPAs under Colorado requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year of full-time school-based experience delivering IEP-directed therapy (post-CFY).
• Solid knowledge of the IEP process, goal writing, and progress monitoring, plus the ability to ramp up quickly on a mid-year start.
• Availability for 24 hours per week between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm MT, with consistent availability Tuesday through Friday.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Comfort with virtual telehealth platforms and digital documentation.
• Prior experience with Medicaid billing is a plus.
• Multilingual fluency is a significant asset.

Why Join Parallel?

This is a renewing, multi-year partnership. The school team treats Parallel providers as colleagues, and our SLPs on this assignment consistently tell us they love the work, even through the tough moments. You’ll join an established team rather than starting from scratch.

At Parallel, we simplify your work so you can focus on delivering quality care:

Thoughtful matching:

• Assignments aligned with your experience, licensure, and expertise.

Efficient tools and support:

• Templates, tools, and streamlined systems that reduce administrative paperwork.

Billing and operational support:

• Systems that manage billing and documentation workflows, so you can prioritize students and collaboration.

Clinical resources:

• Standardized assessments, progress monitoring tools, and therapy resources.

Innovation and feedback:

• Opportunities for your input to shape the future of our programs.

Clinical community:

• Office hours, provider meetings, and free continuing education throughout the school year.

A powerful mission:

• The chance to improve the lives of students nationwide.

Compensation

Pay starts at $54/hour and varies depending on state and experience. This is a 1099 role only.

About Parallel

Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of care for learning and thinking differences across the United States. We believe learning differences are parallel ways of thinking that should be celebrated. Our mission is to provide students with the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom and beyond by helping them build confidence in their unique strengths and create strategies to work around their challenges.

Parallel simplifies the process of getting support for learning differences by consolidating providers and resources on a single platform. We connect students with qualified professionals while significantly reducing waiting times, costs, and confusion.

Our core services include:Psychological AssessmentCounselingSpeech-Language ServicesSpecial EducationAnd moreLearn more at parallellearning.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Parallel, we believe in celebrating differences. This belief extends from schools into our workplace and through the ways we work together toward our mission. We are committed to fostering a diverse, accessible environment that represents many different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities by championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are committed to building and fostering a diverse workforce, including individuals from historically marginalized groups, and creating a workplace where employees’ strengths are championed, differences are celebrated, and no one is discriminated against based on age, race, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where different learners and thinkers can thrive.