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Thera Peds
Parker, Colorado

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeContract

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Employment & setting
Contract · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 18m ago · Verified live

Job description

About Us
TheraPeds Partners is a Colorado based, therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with our local schools to provide Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality Speech Language Pathology (SLP) services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.
This is a full-time and short term, on-site role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Parker, CO.
The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating progress, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents). The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.
Job Details
Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
Short-term January 2027-May 2027
K – 8 grades
Job Duties: direct therapy, consultation, evaluations, case management
Guaranteed Hours: including documentation, administrative and planning time
On-site, in person
Manageable caseloads
Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
$60 – $70+/hour ($2437-$3000+/week)
Qualifications
Master's or PhD degree from a Speech-Language Pathology program
State License as Speech-Language Pathologist
Department of Education Licensure as a SLP
National License: ASHA
Licensing with the State Department of Education, where required
CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence) preferred
CF-SLP placement may be available
Experience working with children
Experience in a school setting preferred, but not required
Organizational and time management skills
Proficient in use of technology
Fingerprint background clearance
Ability to collaborate with school staff and parents with a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications
Physical Requirements
Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.
Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
Guaranteed hours
Bi-monthly salary deposits
This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor
Summary
TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, short-term, on-site Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a school-based position in Parker, CO. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school speech-language pathology jobs near me, Colorado school SLP positions, or full-time pediatric SLP roles in schools with guaranteed hours.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will provide direct therapy services, conduct assessments, and develop IEP plans for students. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to evaluate student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentAssessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationOrganizational skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Thera Peds a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,132 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 70% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401(k)
Guaranteed Hours
Professional Development and Continuing Education
Manageable Caseloads
Bi-Monthly Salary Deposits