School Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist (Bilingual English/Spanish) – 2025–2026 School Year – In-Person

Ampersand Therapy is hiring passionate, bilingual Speech‑Language Pathologists (SLPs) for the 2025–2026 school year. We offer full‑time and part‑time positions serving preschool, elementary, and secondary schools, exclusively in‑person across Illinois.

As a women‑ and therapist‑founder company that started in Washington and is now also local to Illinois, we are dedicated to elevating your school‑based experience. Whether you're an experienced clinician or early in your career, you’ll find meaningful support, collaboration, and a team that truly understands your professional needs.

Schedule: Full‑Time or Part‑Time
Location: In‑person (Illinois schools)
Start Date: ASAP
Service Area: Speech evaluations, therapy, IEP development, documentation, and team collaboration

• Conduct speech‑language evaluations and provide treatment services
• Complete IEPs and related documentation
• Collaborate closely with special education teams
• Manage assigned caseload (discussed during interview)

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
  required
• Illinois state license or willingness to acquire ASAP
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Speech‑Language Pathologist endorsement or willingness to acquire ASAP
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience in school or special education settings preferred

• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision*
• 401(k) with employer match*
• Licensing, continuing education, and professional fee reimbursements
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
• W-2 employment
• General and professional liability insurance
• Referral bonuses
• No non‑compete clauses
• Paid volunteer time and charity donation matching*

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* Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above)

We are a small, therapist‑run company proudly women‑and minority‑owned, founded by clinicians who started in school districts and sought an alternative to large staffing agencies. At Ampersand, you’ll be supported by a team that truly understands your work and values your expertise. Many of us still work in schools alongside you, so we see your challenges and victories firsthand.

• Equity & Inclusion: We support anti‑racism and inclusive school environments through partnerships like The Conscious Kid.
• Community Engagement: We volunteer with and donate to organizations such as Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth, encouraging you to support causes meaningful to you.
• Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainability through digital processes, low‑waste practices, and carbon-negative initiatives.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity across all identities and backgrounds and invite qualified candidates from all walks of life to apply.

If you’re a bilingual English‑Spanish Speech‑Language Pathologist looking for a meaningful, supportive, school‑based role, we’d love to meet you! Apply now through Indeed or at  for the 2025–2026 school year.