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Thera Peds
Federal Heights, Colorado

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language PathologistContract

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

The week · per this posting4-day week

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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.

Job Description

This is a full-time, on-site role as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) serving a school located in Federal Heights, 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 opportunity with a 34-hour work week
  • Four-day work week supporting work-life balance
  • 2026–2027 school year (August 2026 through May/June 2027)
  • School-based assignment serving students across PreK–12th grade
  • Provide direct therapy services, evaluations, consultations, and case management
  • Guaranteed paid hours, including direct services, documentation, planning, meetings, and administrative responsibilities
  • Fully on-site, in-person position
  • Well-balanced, manageable caseloads designed to support high-quality student services
  • Join a highly supportive and collaborative school district committed to student success
  • Ongoing collaboration and support from both the partnering school district and the TheraPeds Partners team
  • $60–$70+ per hour, with estimated weekly earnings of approximately $2,040-$2380/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 Federal Heights, 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 in a school setting. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to support student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsPediatric therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% 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 ~$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).

Top contract/1099 Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 15 employers

15
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
0
$110k-125k
1
$131k
8
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Loan repayment
30%
Sign-on bonus
22%
CME allowance
22% this job
PSLF eligible
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$142k-$199k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

Sutter Health · Santa Clara, California

$135k-$189k
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Oakland/Hayward

Up to $140,000
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.6
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Federal Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$397k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K
Professional Development
Guaranteed Hours
4-Day Work Week