School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (K12) — Fort Collins, CO (Contract)

Reference #: BD-1438-04

Location: Fort Collins / Larimer County, Colorado
Facility: K–12 Public Schools (Northern Colorado)
Position type: Contract (duration based on assignment)
Schedule: As assigned during school operating hours; on-site
Compensation: $55 per hour

Overview
Provide speech-language assessment and therapy to K–12 students. Develop and implement IEP-based services, monitor progress, prepare diagnostic documentation, and collaborate with families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Valid Colorado Special Services Provider license with Speech Language Specialist endorsement
• Preferred: experience in public school settings working with children
• Knowledge of assessment, eligibility determination, IEP development, treatment planning, intervention, and progress monitoring
• Familiarity with articulation, phonology, receptive/expressive language, fluency, voice, oral-motor, social communication, auditory processing, and augmentative communication
• Knowledge of special education regulations and Colorado procedural timelines
• Strong oral and written communication and professional documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and work with diverse populations
• Bilingual skills preferred
• CPR and First Aid encouraged
• Must pass district-required fingerprinting and criminal background screening

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations: screenings, observations, interviews, record reviews, standardized and criterion-referenced assessments
• Interpret results and prepare clear, timely diagnostic reports
• Develop measurable long- and short-term goals aligned with student needs and IEPs
• Create and maintain an effective service schedule; provide individual and small-group therapy on-site
• Use evidence-based intervention strategies and adapt materials and approaches as needed
• Monitor and document student progress, maintain service logs, Medicaid documentation, and compliance records
• Participate in multidisciplinary eligibility, placement, and IEP meetings; attend required conferences and professional development
• Communicate student progress, needs, and recommendations to parents/guardians and school staff
• Recommend classroom accommodations, communication supports, assistive technology, and AAC as appropriate
• Supervise SLPAs when assigned, following Colorado regulations and professional standards
• Maintain professional boundaries; comply with laws, ethics, district policies, confidentiality, and safety procedures
• Perform additional duties consistent with the speech-language pathology assignment

Application note
Must be available for on-site work during school hours and complete required pre-employment screening.