<p>A contract Speech-Language Pathologist is needed at an elementary school in Thornton, Colorado for the current school year. This is a full school-year engagement offering $65 per hour with a full benefits package, weekly pay, and travel and housing support — a strong package for an SLP ready to make an immediate impact in a pediatric school-based setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $65 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends available</li> <li>Extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Facility type: elementary school setting in Thornton, CO</li> <li>Contract length: full school year</li> <li>Schedule: 8-hour day shifts</li> <li>School-based SLP role serving a pediatric population in a structured academic environment</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per Colorado state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Colorado Special Services Provider license with a School Speech/Language Pathologist endorsement — required prior to start</li> <li>Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education preferred; willingness to pursue the endorsement or equivalent coursework is an acceptable alternative</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in speech-language pathology</li> <li>School-based or pediatric SLP experience strongly aligned with this role</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Thornton is a thriving suburb located just north of Denver along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, offering easy access to the city's cultural amenities, professional sports, and world-class dining while maintaining a lower cost of living than Denver proper. Outdoor enthusiasts will find quick access to hiking, skiing, and mountain recreation throughout the Colorado Rockies, with Rocky Mountain National Park reachable in under two hours. The area features strong public schools, diverse neighborhoods, and a growing community that continues to attract families and professionals alike.</p>