Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Location: Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO

Application Deadline: Continuous hiring

Schedule: 8 am-4 pm, M-F. This position is a full calendar year.

Starting Salary Range: *$60,000-$70,000

*The stated starting salary pay range for this position is meant to reflect a range of where a typical entry level candidate would start and is not meant to be all inclusive. Additional education and experience may result in a starting pay outside of the stated range.*

Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 75 years. We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our legacy forward.
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
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 9 Weeks of Paid School Breaks/Holidays and 100 Hours of Accrued Paid Time Off Annually
• Bilingual Pay Differential
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Onsite Employee Counseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• EcoPass: Unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains for full-time employees
• Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
• Committee participation opportunities (DEIB/A, Employee Appreciation)
• Development, job growth, and internal training
• 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:

• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Trauma Informed Care
• QMAP
• Professional Boundaries

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst or ability to obtain certification within six months
• Master’s degree in behavior science.
• At least three years of experience working with adolescence and young adults with self-injurious behaviors and other aggression
• Therapeutic experience preferable.
• Valid driving license, good driving record, vehicle insurance preferred.
• 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 work days; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Our DEIB/A 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. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.
To provide culturally aware 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 strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment