Speech Language Pathologist

Eleutheria; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Licensure reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Liability insurance

Referral bonuses

No non-compete

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy in Port Orchard, WA is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2026-2027 school year. This in-person role supports K-12 students with a 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week).

You will provide evaluations and therapy, develop and implement IEPs, complete documentation, and collaborate with school teams. CF-SLPs are welcomed; mentorship is available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• Current Washington state SLP license or willingness to obtain.
• Washington ESA Certificate required.
• Clinical Fellows welcome; mentorship available.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language evaluations and therapy.
• Develop and implement IEPs and complete documentation.
• Collaborate with school special education teams.
• Manage a K-12 caseload as part of a 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week) in-person role.

Skills

Collaboration with school teams

Documentation

Speech-language pathology knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Washington state SLP license

Washington ESA Certificate

Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply

Job description

Job Title:

Speech Language Pathologist

Pay Range:

$58-75/hour

Job Description:

School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Port Orchard, WA | 2026-2027 School Year | Up to $75/hour

Hello SLPs,
Come work with a local, woman- and therapist-founded and run company! Ampersand Therapy is hiring Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) for full-time or part-time school-based positions in Port Orchard , WA for the 2026-2027 school year! Whether you are a CF-SLP or a seasoned provider, we would love to hear from you.

Position Details:

• In-person, school-based role
• Full-time position; K-12 caseload; 1.0 FTE 37.5 hours per week
• Start in August 2026 for the upcoming school year
• Provide speech and language evaluations and therapy
• Develop and implement IEPs and complete documentation
• Collaborate with school special education teams

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Washington state SLP license (or willingness to obtain)
• Washington ESA (Educational Staff Associate) Certificate
• Clinical Fellows are encouraged to apply – we provide mentorship and assist with supervision

Benefits (W-2 Employment):

• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for employees working 0.8 FTE or more
• 401(k) with company matching
• Reimbursements for licensure, continuing education, and professional costs
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
• Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching for nonprofits (0.8 FTE and above)
• General and professional liability insurance
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses

Why Ampersand Therapy:

We’re a small, therapist-run company based in Washington and Colorado. We started Ampersand Therapy as an alternative to large staffing agencies, with the goal of supporting therapists the way we wish we had been supported. As practicing clinicians, we understand your work and strive to provide real-time mentorship, collaboration, and flexibility. You’ll often find us working in schools ourselves alongside our team.

Our Values:

• Equity: We are committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments for both staff and students and donate to organizations like The Conscious Kid.
• Community: We support and volunteer with organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth.
• Sustainability: We reduce waste by going digital, promote low-waste treatment tools, and are committed to a negative carbon footprint.