Paraprofessional

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* Job Title:

** Paraprofessional
* * Pay Range:**$22-25/hourly
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* Job Description:

**** Paraprofessional – Virtual Speech Therapy E-Helper | Full Time | Port Orchard, WA | 2026–2027 School Year
** Ampersand Therapy is hiring a
** Paraprofessional
* * to support students as a
** Virtual Speech Therapy E-Helper
** in
** Port Orchard, Washington**. In this role, you’ll work in person with students while they receive speech therapy from a remote Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). If you enjoy working with children and helping them stay engaged in learning, we’d love to hear from you!  
** Job Highlights:**
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* Location:

** Port Orchard, WA
* ** Position:
** Paraprofessional – Virtual Speech Therapy E-Helper
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* Schedule:

** Full-time for the 2026–2027 school year
* ** Setting:
** In-person, school-based support for virtual speech therapy sessions
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* Start Date:

** ASAP
* ** Pay:** $22–$25/hour  
** Responsibilities:
*** Help students access and participate in scheduled virtual speech therapy sessions
* Set up devices, headphones, and materials needed for sessions
* Assist with basic technology troubleshooting and communicate connection issues to appropriate staff
* Support student attention, engagement, and participation under the direction of the remote SLP
* Help students transition to and from therapy sessions
* Prepare and organize activities and materials as directed by the SLP
* Communicate observations and student needs to the SLP and school team
* Maintain student confidentiality and help create a safe, supportive learning environment  
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* Qualifications:

*** Experience working with children
* Must currently have a secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalent (GED)
* ** Must fulfill one of the three following requirements:**  + Have earned
** 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits
** at the
** 100 level or higher
** at an accredited college or university  + Have earned an
** associate degree or higher**  + Have passed a
** state-approved para educator assessment**, such as the
** ETS Para Pro test with a score of 455 or higher
*** Comfort using computers, video conferencing platforms, and basic technology
* Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
* Ability to follow directions from the supervising SLP and school staff
* Experience supporting students with disabilities preferred
* Right Response or CPI training is a plus
* Ability to complete required district onboarding and background checks  
** Benefits:
*** Paid Sick Leave
* Healthcare Benefits
** 401(k) with company matching
* W-2 employment with general and professional liability insurance
* Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
* Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate between school sites
* Referral bonuses
* No non-compete clauses
* Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching
** Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above, following a short waiting period.
* ** Why Join Ampersand Therapy?
** Ampersand Therapy is a local, women- and therapist-operated company founded by providers who understand what it’s like to work in schools. Our mission is to build a community of therapists who feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference. We proudly serve school districts throughout Western Washington and across several other states. You’ll work alongside a small, passionate team of school-based specialists—some of whom are still active providers in schools themselves.

We offer mentorship and support, especially for newer school-based specialists, and are deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and community involvement.  
** Our Core Values:**
* ** Equity & Inclusion:
** Creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all
* ** Community Impact:
** Supporting nonprofits and empowering our team to give back
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