Adelphi is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to assess and provide speech-language therapy services to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in Northern Colorado school settings. The SLP will develop and implement individualized services based on students’ IEPs, monitor student progress, prepare diagnostic documentation, and collaborate with families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
Job Quick Facts • Reference #
- BD-1438-04
- Profession: Allied Health
- Specialty: Speech-Language Pathologist/Speech Language Specialist
- Location: Fort Collins/Larimer County, Colorado
- Facility
- Type: K–12 School
- Job
- Type: Contract
- Contract
- Duration: To be determined based on assignment
- Schedule: As assigned during school operating hours
- Service
- Delivery: On-site
- Compensation: $55 per hour
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Valid Colorado Special Services Provider license with a Speech Language Specialist endorsement
- Experience working with children with speech-language needs in a public education setting preferred
- Knowledge of speech-language assessment, eligibility determination, IEP development, treatment planning, intervention, and progress monitoring
- Knowledge of articulation, phonology, receptive and 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 skills
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, and timely diagnostic reports
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, guardians, staff, and community members
- Ability to work supportively with teachers, administrators, and other service providers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, honesty, professional judgment, and ethical conduct
- Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
- Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred
- CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged
- Successful completion of District-required fingerprinting and criminal background screening before beginning services
Responsibilities
- Conduct speech-language evaluations, screenings, observations, interviews, record reviews, and other assessments.
- Interpret assessment information and prepare clear and concise diagnostic reports.
- Develop measurable long-term and short-term speech-language goals based on identified student needs.
- Develop and maintain an effective service schedule.
- Provide individualized and small-group speech-language therapy in accordance with student IEPs.
- Apply evidence-based instructional and therapeutic techniques to help students meet their IEP goals and objectives.
- Evaluate student performance and maintain documentation of services, progress, and educational needs.
- Maintain student engagement and participation during therapy and instructional activities.
- Monitor student growth and modify interventions, materials, supports, and strategies as needed.
- Communicate student progress, needs, concerns, and recommendations to parents, guardians, educators, and other appropriate personnel.
- Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, SLPAs, related service providers, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Supervise assigned SLPAs in accordance with Colorado requirements and professional standards, when applicable.
- Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic, eligibility, placement, and IEP teams.
- Attend IEP meetings, family conferences, department meetings, building meetings, District meetings, and professional development activities.
- Recommend communication supports, accommodations, classroom strategies, assistive technology, and augmentative or alternative communication systems.
- Maintain required student records, service logs, Medicaid documentation, progress reports, and compliance documentation.
- Demonstrate respect for student diversity and make appropriate accommodations for individual student needs.
- Include and engage families in the student’s educational and communication program.
- Use appropriate specialized materials, assessment instruments, communication devices, and instructional technology.
- Maintain professional boundaries and refrain from completing or providing answers to student classwork or homework.
- Attend work consistently and arrive at assigned locations and meetings on time.
- Comply with applicable laws, professional ethics, District policies, confidentiality requirements, and safety procedures.
