Paraprofessional

Eleutheria • Port Orchard, WA

1d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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! This is a full-time position for the 2026–2027 school year, with an in-person, school-based setting for virtual speech therapy sessions. The role starts ASAP and pays $22–$25/hour.

Requirements

• 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, or 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
• Ability to complete required district onboarding and background checks

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting students with disabilities preferred
• Right Response or CPI training is a plus

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED