SPED Teacher - ECE Speech Language Pathologist

Douglas County School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 62,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k)

403(b)

457 retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to serve students eligible for special education services. The role involves designing IEP-based interventions, collaborating with educators and families, and documenting services in district Medicaid and IEP systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech Pathology and a Colorado SLP license, with experience supporting behavior, communication, and social development in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Colorado Special Service Provider License for School SLP.
• Experience with evaluating and intervening for school-age students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instructional program in inclusive learning environments.
• Document services in Medicaid/IEP systems.
• Provide diverse learning materials and monitor student progress.
• Maintain accurate records and required reports.
• Support student behavior and participate in parent/teacher meetings.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Education

Master's in Speech Pathology

Colorado SLS License

Job description

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologists in the Douglas County School District serve students entitled to special education services who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention. Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge and of speech language and social language development, behavior management within the context of the general education and special education classroom, consultation, and developmental needs of school aged children. Additionally, candidates are responsible for assessing and providing research based intervention to students with a suspected speech language impairment. The SLP must work collaboratively to design Individual Education Programs that implement evidence based differentiated and innovative instruction aligned to the Guaranteed Viable Curriculum (GVCs) to support academic growth, positive social relationships, functional communication, and positive behavior for learning to promote educational access. Further, applicants should have demonstrated effective case management skills; effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with school personnel, students, and parents; demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students and their families; demonstrated ability and desire to function as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program as assigned.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment; observe, evaluate, encourage, and provide feedback on student's performance and development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Responsible for managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services.
• Information will be documented into either the current IEP system and/or current Medicaid system.
• Document all student services who are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement if current CCC's with ASHA are held.
• Complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
• Perform certain duties including but not limited to student support: counsel students with academic problems; support certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations; participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
• Supervise SLP-A's if current CCC's with ASHA are held.

Certifications

Colorado Special Service Privider License - School Speech Language Pathologist - Colorado Department of Education

Education

Master's Degree: Speech Pathology (Required)

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location

Variable Location

Employee - SPED

One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

185

Full Salary Range

$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD

Annual Position Salary Schedule Eligibility

Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire.

Experience Award

DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire.

Salary Schedule

Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

*All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• health savings account (HSA)
• flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• short and long-term disability
• critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• voluntary 401(k)
• 403(b)
• 457 retirement plan options

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

Position Availability

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 3, 2026

Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence

A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.

Unity of Purpose

1. Academic Excellence
2. Outstanding Educators and Staff
3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture
4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
5. Financial Well-Being

Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible.

Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school.

Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.