Speech Language Therapist

Job Description

School Speech Language Pathologist contract for 36 weeks in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with up to $70/hour. Provide individualized and group therapy to K-8 students, manage a caseload of 50-60 students, and collaborate with educators and families. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive partnership with Connected Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate students' speech, language, and communication needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.

  • Provide individualized and group speech-language therapy services to students in grades K-8.

  • Manage and document progress for a caseload of approximately 50-60 students.

  • Collaborate with teachers, families, special education professionals, and other members of the educational team.

  • Complete required assessments, progress reports, individualized education program documentation, and other records in accordance with applicable requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or an equivalent degree from an accredited program.

  • Active Colorado Speech-Language Pathology license.

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CCC-SLP), or equivalent credentials.

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist, preferably in a school setting.

  • Availability for a daytime schedule totaling 37.5 hours per week.

  • Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 50-60 students.

  • Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and documentation skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Successful completion of applicable background checks and compliance requirements.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience supporting students from kindergarten through 8th grade.

Benefits:

  • Weekly direct deposit with next-day pay features.

  • Compensation up to $70.00 per hour, 13% above market average.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and sick leave coverage starting the first day of the month after start date.

  • Health benefits continue seamlessly during off-seasons, ensuring no coverage gaps.

  • 401(k) with competitive match.

  • Referral and loyalty bonuses.

  • License and CEU reimbursements, including fast-tracked license support.

  • Paid housing or stipends (pet-friendly).

  • Travel and mileage reimbursements.

  • Guaranteed hours and cancellation protection.

  • Nationwide placement opportunities spanning major metros to underserved areas.

  • User-friendly onboarding portal (average 14 days) and rapid interview process (typical 38 hours).