SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, HOURLY

** Applications will be received until September 2, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
  About this job:
  Assesses and treats District students with language, pragmatics, articulation, functional communication, voice, and fluency disorders that impact educational learning. Works as part of the Special Education Team, identifying and serving students who may be eligible for Special Education Services in schools across all grade levels.
  What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).  Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit. 

What You'll Do:
 

•    Utilizes current assessment instruments to determine a student’s skills and abilities in the areas of language, pragmatics, articulation, functional communication, voice, and fluency; provides intervention that is appropriate to the age and learning needs of each individual student
•    Gathers and organizes information to write educationally-based Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and ensures educational relevance when assessing and providing services
•    Implements Multi-Tier Systems of Support (MTSS) and Evidence Based Practice (EBP) initiatives
•    Employs a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities
•    Communicates evaluation results at evaluation meetings and interprets assessments
•    Follows compliance laws for meeting federal and state mandates as well as local policies in the performance of duties such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, Medicaid billing, report writing, and treatment plan/therapy log development
•    Uses data-based decision making, including gathering and interpreting data with individual students to be responsible for progress monitoring and student outcomes

  What You’ll Need:  

• Master's Degree - Speech-Language Pathology (communication disorders) - Required
• Two (2+) plus years experience with speech language and communication assessments used for students eligible for special education - Required
• School experience preferred but not required
• Augmentative and Assistive Technology experience preferred but not required
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) endorsement in Speech-Language Pathology (Professional Spec Services License or Initial Special Service License); Valid driver's license, appropriate insurance coverage, and an acceptable driving record for the past three years - Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Works collaboratively with others on a team
• Knowledge working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations and the ability to establish rapport with families and students with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Awareness of laws and policies regarding special education
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple schools/sites to provide itinerant services
• Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred and may be required for some positions
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity