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Thera Peds
Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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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, on-site role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Highlands Ranch, 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
  • November – May (26/27)
  • PreK – 12 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, on-site Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a school-based position in Highlands Ranch, 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 PreK-12 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 developmentStudent assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$146kSpeech-Language Pathology median $103k (middle half $94k–$106k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Colorado216 active6,982 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 70% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment254 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,521 in the last 30 days1,411 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 23 employers
6
<$110k
6
$110k-135k
12
$135k-160k
3
$160k-185k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
33%
Relocation assistance
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,764 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Guaranteed Hours

Living in Highlands Ranch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$609k
Typical market rent
$2,559/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.