Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$60-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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, short-term, on-site role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Aurora, 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
- January – May (2027) School Year
- K – 12 grades
- Short-term opportunity
- 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 Aurora, 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
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 65% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$131k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Colorado | 218 active | 6,873 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 65% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 5% offer loan repayment256 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Speech-Language Pathology listings | 2,419 in the last 30 days | 1,428 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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