Speech-Language Pathologist - K-8
Location: Aurora, CO
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: End of 2025-2026 school year (June 2026)
Contract Type: Perm
Shift Type: Day shifts
Hours per Week: 37.5 hrs per week
Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay based on district salary schedule (exact rate dependent on experience and certification)
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate students' speech, language, voice and swallowing needs using evidence-based tools
- Design and deliver individualized intervention plans and group therapy that help students make measurable gains
- Lead and contribute to IEP meetings, writing clear goals and progress reports that inform instruction
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents and allied providers to support students in the classroom
- Monitor caseload progress, maintain timely documentation and ensure compliance with state and district requirements
- Provide consultative support and strategies for classroom staff to promote carryover of communication goals
- Support students across school settings, adapting techniques for small groups, pull-out, and push-in services
Qualifications
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) — required
- Colorado State SLP license — required (CDE certificate may be pending at hire)
- Colorado Department of Education (CDE) certificate — required, pending CDE is acceptable to start
- Experience in school-based SLP preferred; new grads with strong clinical skills welcome
- Comfortable managing a K-8 caseload and traveling between two nearby school sites
- Valid background check and ability to meet district health requirements
Education
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent graduate degree) required
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of speech, language, articulation, fluency and voice disorders in children
- Proficiency with school-based assessment tools, formative progress monitoring and IEP documentation
- Experience with evidence-based therapy approaches and augmentative/alternative communication (AAC)
- Excellent collaboration, communication and classroom consultation skills
- Caseload management, time management and organization to keep records current and services consistent
- Ability to adapt therapy for diverse learners and work within multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Competitive pay that grows with your experience and certifications
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Retirement plan with district contributions to help you plan ahead
- Paid time off and school breaks to recharge and spend time with family
- Professional development support and licensure reimbursement when available
- A collaborative, supportive team of educators and specialists who value your expertise
- Opportunities for career growth within the district and mentorship for newer clinicians
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Speech-Language Pathologist - K-8? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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