Speech and Language Pathologist

Aspenridgeprepschool; Erie (CO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspen Ridge Preparatory School in Colorado is seeking a part-time Speech/Language Pathologist to develop students' speech and language skills and support their academic growth. The position is structured as one day per week, totaling 25 contracted days from November 2026 through May 2027, with a typical school-year calendar August through May.

You will collaborate with teachers, staff, and administration to address individual needs, conduct screenings, participate in IEPs, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Teaching Certificate required.
• Colorado Speech Pathologist License required.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to implement and enforce school policies as directed.
• Ability to pass a CBI and FBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and prevent educational problems.
• Monitor student progress and development.
• Conduct screenings and diagnostic evaluations.
• Participate in IEP development.
• Adhere to Colorado Plan for Special Education guidelines and consult with stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree or higher

Teaching Certificate

Colorado Speech Pathologist License

Job description

**Mission: We are preparing the child for the path, rather than the path for the child.****Vision: Aspen Ridge Preparatory School will be the leading Pre-Kindergarten-8 school for academic excellence, foundational knowledge, and character development.**The Speech/Language Pathologist's main objective is to develop students' speech and language skills to enhance their personal, social, and intellectual growth. The Speech/Language Pathologist must collaborate with school staff, cooperative staff, and administration to address students' individual needs and abilities.This position is scheduled for one day per week, totaling 25 contracted days from November 2026 through May 2027. A typical school-year schedule runs from August through May and would consist of approximately 38-40 contracted days for a one-day-per-week position.**Responsibilities**1. Recognizing and preventing educational problems2. Monitoring student progress3. Conducting screenings and diagnostic evaluations4. Participating in IEP development5. Adhere to Colorado Plan for Special Education guidelines, consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders, and motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.**Skills Requirements:**The requirements listed below represent the skills, abilities, and demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.1. Must maintain appropriate, confidential records2. Ability to perform several tasks concurrently under varying deadlines3. Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public4. Skill in operating computers, copiers, iPads, etc.5. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing6. Able to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality7. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction8. Ability to follow directions given by the Principal and Teacher.9. Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior10. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills11. Ability to read and interpret safety rules, policy, expectation documents, staff agreements, and evaluation rubric documents.12. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, staff, teachers, and school administrators.**Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions**1. Prolonged sitting or standing,2. Occasional physical exertion, stooping, bending, and reaching,3. Working in noisy and crowded environments.4. General Responsibilities involve assisting with transitional programs, maintaining a positive climate for learning, and complying with the school and cooperative policies and health and safety guidelines.**EMPLOYMENT STATUS**1. The Speech/Language Pathologist shall be an At-Will employee, which means that the employee or the school may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause.2. The Speech/Language Pathologist shall be evaluated annually by the Principal or designee.*It is the policy of Aspen Ridge Preparatory School not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, or handicap. These policies apply to recruitment, employment, transfers and reassignments, compensation, and other conditions of employment.*## Qualifications1. Master's degree or higher from an accredited college/university2. Teaching Certificate3. Colorado Speech Pathologist License4. )5. Strong verbal communication skills6. Flexible and supportive work philosophy with a willingness to take direction7. Willingness to implement and enforce policies as intended and put into place by the Board of Directors8. Problem-solving skills9. Must pass a CBI and FBI background check