Paraprofessional

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Port Orchard (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Paid time off for volunteering

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC in Port Orchard, WA, is hiring a Paraprofessional – Virtual Speech Therapy E-Helper for the 2026–2027 school year. You will work in-person with students while they receive speech therapy from a remote SLP, helping with setup and session participation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or higher credits/degree) and comfort with computers and video conferencing. Experience with children and strong teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• High school diploma or GED required; college credits or degree preferred.
• Ability to use computers and videoconferencing tools to support remote therapy.

Responsibilities

• Help students access and participate in scheduled virtual speech therapy sessions.
• Set up devices, headphones, and materials for sessions.
• Assist with basic technology troubleshooting and report connection issues.
• Support student attention, engagement, and participation under the remote SLP.
• Help students transition to and from therapy sessions.
• Communicate observations to the SLP and school team; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Experience with children

Computer & video conferencing comfort

Strong communication and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits (100 level+)

Tools

Video conferencing platforms

Basic technology troubleshooting

Job description

**Job Title:**Paraprofessional**Pay Range:**$22-25/hourly**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:*** **Location:** Port Orchard, WA* **Position:** Paraprofessional – Virtual Speech Therapy E-Helper* **Schedule:** Full-time for the 2026–2027 school year* **Setting:** In-person, school-based support for virtual speech therapy sessions* **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 **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 paraeducator assessment**, such as the **ETS ParaPro 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* **Environmental Responsibility:** Committed to reducing our carbon footprint and supporting sustainable practices Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team. **Apply today to join a supportive team of school-based professionals in Washington!**We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!