ASL Para Educator

Overview

American Sign Language (ASL) Para-educator – Full Time | Puyallup, WA | 2025–2026 School Year

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time ASL Para for the 2025–2026 school year in Puyallup, Washington
. This is an in-person position working with a great and supportive school district. If you're passionate about supporting students who are Deaf or hard of hearing and want to work with a values-driven, therapist-founded agency — we’d love to hear from you!

• Position: ASL Para – 1:1 position (must be fluent in ASL)
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time, Monday through Friday; 6.15 hours per day
• School Year:
  
  -starting ASAP
• In-person only

• Proficiency in ASL required - as demonstrated in district interview
• Associate's degree or higher is preferred
• Fingerprinting required prior to start
• School-based experience preferred but not required
• EIPA of 3.5 or higher a plus

• Provide direct 1:1 interpretation for a student throughout the school day
• Facilitate communication between the student, peers, and staff
• Support access to curriculum and social interactions in the classroom
• Collaborate with the student’s educational team

• 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)

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.

• Equity & Inclusion: We’re actively working to build a diverse, inclusive culture and support racial justice. We donate to organizations like The Conscious Kid and provide anti-racism resources to our team.
• Community Engagement: We volunteer with and support nonprofits such as Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth — and empower our team to support the causes that matter most to them.
• Environmental Sustainability: We reduce paper use, seek low-waste therapy options, and are committed to maintaining a negative carbon footprint.

Join our team of passionate school-based clinicians in Washington and make a lasting impact with students!

Apply today to learn more.