Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Facility School

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist
Location: Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO
Schedule: 8 am-4 pm, M-F. This position is a full calendar year.
Starting Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000 annually, based on education and years of experience.  

If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.

As a Speech-Language Pathologist you will be a valuable asset to Laradon’s mission by providing assessment, intervention and consultation to program staff and children with special needs in a day treatment center in the areas of language, articulation, voice, fluency, feeding and swallowing, assistive technology and augmentative/alternative communication.

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:

• Participate in the administration of speech and language assessments and screenings.
• Participate with the interdisciplinary team in the development of the IEP.
• Maintain the files and appropriate paperwork for designated caseload.
• Facilitate and monitor activities in keeping with the IEP goals and objectives for designated caseload.
• Provide consultation and support to classroom staff, as needed.
• Provide consultation and direct instruction for identified students.
• Assist students to choose and acquire augmentative communication devices.
• Schedule and conduct individual and group therapy sessions.
• Drive participants as necessary for program needs.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability 
• 401(k) + 4% Match
• Personal Days, Paid Sick and Safe Time, Wellness Day, and 9 Weeks Paid Breaks/Holidays
• Bilingual Pay Differential
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Development, job growth, and internal training opportunities
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
• CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following:

• All trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon
• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Trauma Informed Care
• Job Shadowing

We ask that you bring the following assets to our workplace:

• Masters in Speech-Language Pathology
• Colorado Department of Education License
• Experience in working with school aged children.
• Valid driving license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.  Must have the ability to drive.
• Picture Exchange Communication System trained, preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility, strong communication skills and positive attitude.
• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full workdays; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Laradon is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our DEI policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees.  We honor and celebrate the contributions of ALL individuals in our workplace and in the community.

To provide culturally competent services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We applaud everyone.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment