Speech Language Pathologist SLP
About The Position
Ampersand Therapy is hiring a full-time, itinerant Speech-Language Pathologist for a school-based assignment in Bellevue, Washington, supporting students from preschool through 12th grade in general and special education settings. The assignment begins ASAP and runs through January 31, 2027. The SLP will help students strengthen communication skills that support learning, participation, and connection. The role involves evaluating students’ communication needs, planning and delivering services, developing individualized goals for students’ IEPs, and collaborating with families, teachers, and school staff. The SLP will travel between assigned school sites as needed and maintain service documentation. Ampersand Therapy is a local, women- and therapist-operated company that supports school-based specialists through mentorship and team collaboration. The company emphasizes equity, sustainability, community involvement, and inclusive learning environments.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Active Washington State SLP license.
- Current Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification in speech-language pathology, or eligibility for immediate issuance.
- Experience working with students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities.
- Strong assessment, intervention planning, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to adapt services to students’ developmental levels and functional communication needs.
- Commitment to culturally responsive services and inclusive learning environments.
- Strong organization, punctuality, and documentation skills.
- Ability to complete required district onboarding and background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
Responsibilities
- Screen and evaluate students to identify speech-language and communication needs.
- Plan and schedule services based on student needs and educational goals.
- Provide direct therapy and classroom-based interventions.
- Develop individualized communication goals and objectives for students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Design activities appropriate to students’ developmental levels and functional skills.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, families, related service providers, and other school staff.
- Participate in multidisciplinary evaluations and share findings with the school team.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate service documentation.
- Travel between assigned school sites as needed.
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 the 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
