Elementary Speech Language Pathologist (Please apply directly to STEM School Highlands Ranch - DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Elementary Speech Language Pathologist

At STEM School Highlands Ranch, we place innovation at the heart of learning to unleash the potential of all students and prepare them for an exponentially changing world. As a K-12 public charter school in the Douglas County School District, we are committed to creating an environment that fosters respect, success, and continuous improvement. We welcome you to join us in our mission to redefine limits and unleash potential.

Our Core Values:

• Prioritize Students Every decision we make is focused on ensuring students thrive, lead, and succeed.
• Build a Strong Community We are more than a school, we are a community. We all have equal value and seek to encourage each other to maximize our unique strengths, gifts, and passions.
• Do Right, Always Honesty, trust, and ethical decision-making guide our actions, fostering respect, accountability, and a safe environment, even in challenging circumstances or when recognition is absent.
• Embrace Innovation Never Stop Innovating. Innovation thrives on continuous growth, bold problem-solving, and a willingness to push boundaries, transforming ideas into meaningful progress.
• Take Steady Steps We play the long game with people and projects by implementing strategic planning, clear communication, systems and process, ample resources, and appropriate pacing - setting a strong foundation for a supportive environment for our community to thrive.
• Lead With Care Dedicated to making a difference through personal ownership, care, and compassion, creates lasting impact in our students, colleagues, and community.
• Elevate the Standard A commitment to continuous growth, where skills are refined, applied, and adapted to achieve the highest standards and empower everyone to reach their fullest potential.
• Laugh Together Having fun makes the team work! Creating an environment where joy is encouraged. Strengthens our teams, fosters a positive culture, and fuels creativity, making everyone feel valued, energized, and motivated to contribute.

Benefits: STEM School Highlands Ranch offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (available on the 1st of the following month). Short-term, long-term disability, life, and ADD insurance (available six months from hire date). Retirement benefits including PERA pension and 401K employee-only contribution managed through Colorado's PERA program. Other benefits include FSA (medical and dependent care), Sick Time, and PTO based on years of service.

Position Overview: The Elementary Speech Language Pathologist provides assessment, intervention, consultation, and support services to elementary students with communication needs. This position works collaboratively with educators, families, therapists, and student support teams to ensure students receive the services and support necessary for academic and social success.

Position Requirements:

• Assess speech, language, social cognition, and assistive technology needs of students.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized therapy plans and interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services, student progress, and required reports.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, therapists, and support staff regarding student needs and services.
• Participate in MTSS and RTI processes as a member of the Student Support Team.
• Utilize technology and evidence-based practices to support student learning and communication development.
• Plan and deliver engaging instructional and therapeutic activities.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, families, and colleagues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of student success

Qualifications Required:

• Colorado Department of Education Special Services Provider License Speech Language Pathologist.
• Master's degree or higher in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from an accredited institution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Mac and PC platforms, Google Workspace, and educational technology tools.

Essential Physical Requirements Occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds. Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time. Ability to move quickly throughout the building and campus. Frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, and sitting.

Schedule Day shift Monday to Friday School Year: 20262027

This position will remain open until filled, but will not be open past: July 31, 2026.

Compensation The pay range for this role is $62,150 $131,345 USD per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Perform certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented into either the current IEP system and/or current Medicaid system. Document all student services who are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement if current CCC's with ASHA are held. Complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Supervise SLP-A's if current CCC's with ASHA are held.
• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
• Utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.

Certifications:

Special Service Provider License - School Speech Language Pathologist - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Master's Degree: Speech Pathology (Required)

Position Type: Charter School

Primary Location: STEM Charter School

One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40

FTE: 1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 185 Work Days

Minimum Hire Rate: $62,150.00 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate: $96,747.50 USD Annual

Full Salary Range: $62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans: This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: July 23, 2026