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Thera Peds
Castle Rock, Colorado

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$61.5-$71.75/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 and short term, on-site role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Castle Rock, 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 school schedule 5 days per week
  • Short-term assignment: January 2027 through May 2027
  • Elementary through Middle School
  • Job duties: educational services, case management, evaluations
  • Guaranteed Hours: including documentation, administrative and planning time
  • In-person, on campus
  • Manageable caseloads

Dual Support from the District and TheraPeds

$61.50 – $71.75+/hour based on experience and employment arrangement

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 Castle Rock, 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 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 developmentStudent assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationOrganizational skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 48% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k 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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Salary Distribution19 jobs · 9 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,664 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Castle Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$581k
Typical market rent
$2,370/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed hours
Health, dental, and vision benefits (W2)
401K (W2)
Professional development and continuing education
Bi-monthly salary deposits
Manageable caseloads
Dual support from District and TheraPeds