Speech Language Pathologist

Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Pay Range: $55-70/hr

Job Description: School Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Yelm, WA | 2026–2027 School Year | Full-Time Leave Coverage

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) for a full‑time, short‑term coverage position in Yelm, Washington. This assignment will primarily support developmental preschool students across two school locations and includes time dedicated to preschool child‑development diagnostic services. Both locations are shared with another SLP, providing opportunities for collaboration and support. We are a women‑and therapist‑founded company working to elevate the employment experience for school‑based professionals. Join a supportive team and make a meaningful difference in students’ communication and educational development.

Job Highlights

• Location: Yelm, WA
• Position: School Speech‑Language Pathologist
• Setting: In‑person, school‑based position
• Schedule: Full Time
• Student Population: Predominantly developmental preschool students

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language evaluations, screenings, and diagnostic assessments
• Provide individualized and small‑group speech and language therapy
• Complete preschool child‑development diagnostics, primarily related to articulation
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Create measurable goals based on students’ individual communication needs
• Provide developmentally appropriate services to preschool‑aged students
• Support students with articulation, speech, language, social communication, fluency, voice, and augmentative communication needs
• Track student progress and maintain accurate service documentation
• Prepare evaluation reports, progress reports, and other required records
• Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, and multidisciplinary team planning
• Collaborate with the other assigned SLP, teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers
• Provide communication strategies and consultation to classroom staff and families
• Ensure services comply with state, federal, and district requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech‑Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Valid Washington State Speech‑Language Pathologist license or eligibility to obtain one
• Valid Washington Educational Staff Associate certificate or eligibility to obtain one
• Certificate of Clinical Competence preferred
• Clinical Fellows are welcome to apply
• Must have current fingerprints on file with OSPI or be willing to complete
• Must provide at least two supervisory references
• Experience with preschool students, articulation evaluations, or school‑based services preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, documentation, organization, and collaboration skills

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Sick Leave
• Healthcare Benefits*
• 401(k) with company matching*
• Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional development
• W‑2 employee status with liability insurance coverage
• Referral bonuses
• No non‑compete clause (*Healthcare benefits available for 0.8 FTE or higher after 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 Clinical Fellows, and are deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and community involvement.

Values

• Equity & Inclusion
• Community Engagement
• Environmental Sustainability

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!