Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

$55-70/hour

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Full Time | Spanaway, WA |  School Year

Ampersand Therapy is hiring Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) for the rest of the  school year in Spanaway, Washington. We're a therapist-operated company that puts clinicians and students first. This is an in-person position in a school setting, and we welcome both Clinical Fellows (CFs) and experienced SLPs to apply. New to schools? No problem — we provide mentorship and support!

• Location:
  
  Spanaway, WA
• Position:
  Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - elementary
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time 1.0 FTE available as well as part-time positions
• School Year:
• Start Date:
  
  August 2026 for the entire school year
• In-person or hybrid

• Provide speech-language therapy services in a K–12 school setting
• Conduct evaluations and write reports
• Develop and implement IEP goals
• Collaborate with special education teams, educators, and families
• Complete documentation and progress monitoring in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

• Valid Washington State SLP license (or ability to obtain quickly)
• Washington ESA Certification required (or willingness to acquire)
• CFs welcome to apply

• 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*

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* Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above, following a short waiting period)

Why Work With 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 Values:

• 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 Spanaway, WA and make a lasting impact with students! Apply today to learn more.