School Speech Language Pathologist
Elizabeth, Colorado
Elizabeth School District

Job Opportunity: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Elizabeth, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 40 weeks (approximately)
Schedule: 3 days per week
Shift Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Average Caseload: 40 patients

Job Description

• Provide speech-language pathology services in a school setting.
• Work schedule totals 22.5 billable hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a valid Colorado Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in hand at time of application.
• Current Colorado Department of Education (CDE) certification required and must be active by the start date.
• ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC) required.
• Educational Services State Teaching Certificate or appropriate credential as required by Colorado regulations.
• Completion of Mandatory Reporter training specific to Colorado Educational Services.
• Fingerprinting through Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI/FBI) required; fingerprinting will be handled by the staffing agency.
• Colorado CAPS Release Authorization form must be completed prior to background checks.
• Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) or Special Services Provider (SSP) license may be required if applicable.
• Background checks including criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG within 1 year of start date and updated annually.

Experience

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech Language Pathology)
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; ensure licensure and certifications are current and meet Colorado state requirements.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Required accounting and employment documents include W4, State-specific W4 (if applicable), Permanent Tax Declaration, Direct Deposit Authorization, Emergency Contact Form, and Arbitration Agreement.
• Unexpired government-issued photo ID required.
• Educational Services candidates must sign FERPA annually.
• Skills Checklist required for clinical staff if requested by client.
• Physical exam, TB testing, drug testing, and immunizations are not required unless specifically requested by the client.
• Fingerprint clearance attestation must be on file prior to start.
• All license and certification verifications will be conducted twice: upon receipt of application and 30 days prior to start.

Additional Notes

• This position is for a school-based Speech Language Pathologist working within a school district.
• The contract runs from August 5, 2026, through May 20, 2027.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all state and client-specific credentialing and background check requirements.
• The role involves working with a high caseload in a school environment, requiring strong organizational and clinical skills.

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