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Applicant Pool-Speech Language Pathology/SLPA Intern (Fall 2026 Waitlist)

Poudre School District

Fort Collins, CO • On-site

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Poudre School District rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 632 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Speech Language Pathology Intern

To become a Speech Language Pathology intern in Poudre School District, you must complete the Speech Language Pathology/SLPA Intern application. This application is for placements starting in fall 2026.

To be considered for Speech Language Pathology intern placement in one of our schools, you should:

  • be entering your final semester/year of a Speech Language Pathology/Communication Disorders program
  • be able to pass a criminal background check, including submitting a complete set of fingerprints with the Colorado Department of Education/PSD
  • be enrolled in a college/university that has a signed internship agreement with PSD (see below)

Placements will be completed with the following criteria:

  • availability of qualified staff/educator(s) in requested areas
  • willingness of schools/staff to take an intern
  • outcome of internship interview between principal, lead/supervisor, and prospective intern

Current Speech Language Pathology University Partners:

  • Colorado State University
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • St. Ambrose University
  • University of Colorado - Boulder
  • University of Northern Colorado

If your University is not listed, or you have any questions regarding the intern placement process, please contact PSD's Talent Team at talent@psdschools.org.

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