Speech Language Specialist-Integrated Services Department

Position Overview

Title: Speech Language Specialist (Integrated Services Department)

School Year: 2026-27

Location: Integrated Services, Fort Collins, Colorado

Job : 5633297

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Start Date: August 10, 2026

Work Calendar Days: 188

Duration: Ongoing

Salary Range: $58,000 - $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 6th, 2025; rates to be updated for 2026-27)

Benefits: Health, dental, life insurance; PERA retirement; paid time off; short and long term disability; access to employee walk-in clinic; other optional benefits.

• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement individual, measurable, long‑term and short‑term objectives based on student identified needs.
• Apply learning techniques to enhance/motivate students to meet IEP goals and evaluate student performance based on IEPs.
• Maintain necessary documentation of student performance and write clear and concise diagnostic results.
• Provide and maintain student involvement during instruction.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation of academic, social, and emotional progress and needs.
• Communicate students’ progress and needs with parents and staff as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to improve student outcomes, and with colleagues in team and building‑based meetings and discussions.
• Demonstrate commitment to understand, appreciate, and accommodate student diversity; include and engage families; support district policies and procedures; provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary diagnostic and placement teams; department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions; student and/or family conferences and other meetings; social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities; professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology required.
• Experience working with children identified with speech/language needs in a public education setting preferred.
• Valid Colorado Special Services license with Speech Language Specialist endorsement required.
• Criminal background check required for hire; CPR and first aid certifications encouraged.

• Oral and written communication skills;
  English language skills; interpersonal relations skills; math and accounting skills; critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Ability to work supportively with teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Ability to be a part of and work with a team.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain honesty and integrity.
• Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual presence.
• Promote and follow Board of Education, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
• Communicate, interact, and work effectively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, and report unsafe conditions.

• Personal computers and peripherals.
• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Front Page).
• Educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.
• Office equipment.

Physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and serve them.

Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.