Speech Language Pathologist

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hard-to-Staff Incentive

Title I Incentive

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat students with language, articulation, voice, and fluency disorders across district schools. You will work with the Special Education Team to identify needs and develop IEP-based services for all grade levels.

This role requires collaboration with teachers and families, MTSS/EBP implementation, Medicaid billing, and accurate documentation. Assignments may be at any DPS school or partner facility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Colorado Special Service Provider License - Speech Language Pathologist.
• 2+ years of school-based SLP experience.
• Experience with IEP development and MTSS.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat students with language, articulation, voice and fluency disorders.
• Develop IEPs and ensure educational relevance.
• Implement MTSS and EBPs.
• Deliver services in the least restrictive environment.
• Handle Medicaid billing, reports, and therapy logs.
• Communicate evaluation results at meetings.
• Use data to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Participate in extra-duty activities per bargaining agreement.

Skills

Assessment

IEPs

MTSS

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Colorado SLP License

Tools

Medicaid billing systems

Job description

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.

Denver Public Schools SLPs must be willing and able to work at any school across the district, as well as in any of DPS’s partner facilities. Assignments are based on student needs, and SLP assignment preferences are considered when possible.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan,
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
• Hard-to-Staff Incentive: Eligible employees can earn $100 per paycheck ($2,000 annually) for working full-time in designated hard-to-staff positions. This incentive is distributed over 20 paychecks, beginning with the September 22 paycheck and ending with the July 7 paycheck.
• Title I Incentive: Eligible employees can earn $100 per paycheck ($2,000 annually) for working full-time in designated hard-to-staff positions. This incentive is distributed over 20 paychecks, beginning with the September 22 paycheck and ending with the July 7 paycheck.

What You'll Do:

• Utilize current assessment instruments to determine students' skills and abilities in the areas of language, pragmatics, articulation, functional communication, voice, and fluency; provide interventions appropriate to each student's age and learning needs.
• Gather and organize information to develop educationally based Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure educational relevance when assessing and delivering services.
• Implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) initiatives.
• Employ a continuum of service delivery models in the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities.
• Follow compliance requirements related to federal and state mandates, as well as local policies, including IEP development, Medicaid billing, report writing, and treatment plan and therapy log documentation.
• Communicate evaluation results at meetings and interpret assessments.
• Use data-based decision-making practices, including gathering and interpreting student data to monitor progress and support student outcomes.
• Participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (e.g., coaching, tutoring, summer programs), in accordance with Department of Labor laws.

What You’ll Need:

• Have a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - Speech Language Pathologist.
• 2+ years of experience with speech language and communication assessments used for students eligible for special education.
• School experience preferred but not required.
• Augmentative and Assistive Technology experience preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun