Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist for an elementary school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The SLP will help students strengthen the communication skills they need to participate successfully in the classroom, build relationships, and access the curriculum.

This position involves providing evaluations and therapy, developing IEP goals, monitoring student progress, and collaborating with teachers, families, and special education professionals. Both experienced school-based SLPs and qualified clinical fellows are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate students for speech, language, fluency, voice, and communication needs.

• Develop measurable, student-centered IEP goals.

• Provide individual, small-group, and classroom-based therapy.

• Support students with articulation, receptive and expressive language, social communication, fluency, and other identified needs.

• Participate in IEP, eligibility, evaluation, and multidisciplinary team meetings.

• Maintain accurate treatment notes, progress reports, evaluation records, and Medicaid documentation.

• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on data.

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support communication and curriculum access.

• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers.

• Coordinate services with special education teachers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and other school professionals.

• Follow district procedures and all applicable state and federal special education requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in speech-language pathology or communication disorders.

• Colorado Department of Education Special Services License with a School Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement, or eligibility to obtain one.

• Colorado DORA-issued SLP license or qualifying compact-state license, when applicable.

• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred.

• School-based practicum or experience working with elementary-aged children preferred.

• Knowledge of IEP development and evidence-based speech-language intervention.

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

• Clinical fellows may be considered when appropriate supervision and licensing requirements can be met.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Paid sick and personal leave

• School holidays and scheduled breaks

• Professional-development or continuing-education support

• Clinical supervision or mentorship, if available

• [Signing, relocation, or completion bonus, if offered]

Why Join Our School?

• Work with elementary students in a supportive school community.

• Collaborate with experienced educators and related-service professionals.

• Follow a school-year schedule with planned holidays and breaks.

• Make a meaningful difference in students' academic and social development.

Apply Today

Submit your rsum and applicable licenses or credentials through Indeed. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the position and next steps.