Speech and Language Pathologist

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 Recognizing and preventing educational problems

Monitoring student progress

Conducting screenings and diagnostic evaluations

Participating in IEP development

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.

Must maintain appropriate, confidential records

Ability to perform several tasks concurrently under varying deadlines

Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and the public

Skill in operating computers, copiers, iPads, etc.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Able to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to follow directions given by the Principal and Teacher.

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, policy, expectation documents, staff agreements, and evaluation rubric documents.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, staff, teachers, and school administrators.

Physical Requirements /Environmental Conditions Prolonged sitting or standing,Occasional physical exertion, stooping, bending, and reaching,Working in noisy and crowded environments.

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 STATUSThe 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.

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.

Master's degree or higher from an accredited college/university

Teaching Certificate Colorado Speech Pathologist License Health and Inoculation Certificate on file (Not sure if this is needed in Colorado? )Strong verbal communication skills

Flexible and supportive work philosophy with a willingness to take direction

Willingness to implement and enforce policies as intended and put into place by the Board of Directors Problem-solving skills

Must pass a CBI and FBI background check