Speech Language Pathologist (Part-time OR Full-time)

Buena Vista School District

Speech Language Pathologist (Part-time OR Full-time)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the District Director of Special Education and Superintendent, Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) screen, assess, and diagnose communication disabilities, provide individual and group therapy and services to students identified with a communication disability on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).  SLPs train, supervise, and/or consult with educational providers and parents, and they participate in IEP processes, acting as case manager when specified.

Qualifications:

Licensing: Educator Licensing issued by the Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider Endorsement: School Speech-Language Pathologist required

Certification: American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC).

Experience: Successful PreK-12 SLP experience preferred

Contract Days: 178-day for full-time (pro-rated for part-time)

Compensation: Base pay for full-time based on 2025-2026 SLP SSP salary schedule - $47,515.00 (pro-rated for part-time)

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Essential Functions:

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office

Strong customer relations skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to collaborate with team members

Leadership skills that support program objectives

Effective teaching and supervisory skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Understanding of the IEP process

Experience with special populations

Knowledge of speech and language pathologies and therapeutic treatments

Screen, assess, and diagnose communication disabilities for students birth – age 21

Assist IEP teams with the development and implementation of IEPs

Document services provided and monitor student progress

Act as a case manager for students requiring speech and language services only as stipulated on the IEP

Train and supervise SLP Assistants

Along with SLP Assistants, provide individual and group therapy and services

Schedule in- and out-of-class support

Liaison and consult with teachers, providers, administrators, parents, service agencies, and community

Process Medicaid reimbursements

Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, Mountain BOCES, schools, districts)

Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality

Serves as a liaison between Mountain BOCES and human service agencies, sharing appropriate information when needed, once proper parental consent is obtained

Delivers services as determined by the IEP or instructional schedule 100% of time

Follows organizational and district policies

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education or Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Heavy lifting; frequent travel required; management and de-escalation of students with aggressive behaviors.