School Speech Language Pathologist
Thornton, CO
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Thornton, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Population Served: Students in grades K through 8

Job Description

• Provide speech-language pathology services for school-aged children (K-8) during a leave of absence coverage period from August 4, 2026, to October 21, 2026.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Colorado.

Certifications & Verifications

• State license verification must be completed twice: upon receipt of assignment and 30 days prior to start.
• Official transcripts or diplomas related to the position are required.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required annually.
• Drug testing, physical exams, TB testing, and immunizations (e.g., flu, COVID, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella) are only required if specified by the client or state.
• ASHA certification (CCC-SLP) is not required by the client for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must complete all required accounting and employment documents such as W4, tax declarations, direct deposit authorization, emergency contact form, and arbitration agreement.
• References and employment applications are only required if requested by the client.
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests are not required unless specifically requested by the client.

Experience

• No explicit years of experience stated; ensure licensure and credential requirements are met.
• No prior travel experience required for this assignment.

Notes

• Face masks are required on site; COVID vaccination is not required.
• Fingerprint and background check results with unclear arrest outcomes require official documentation from the candidate.
• Candidates with any convictions related to crimes involving children will be ineligible to work on site or have access to district information.

This position offers an opportunity to provide specialized speech-language pathology services in a school setting with a defined contract period and structured work hours.