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School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Full Time | Lakewood, WA | 2026-2027 School Year
Ampersand Therapy is hiring Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) for the rest of the 2026-2027 school year in Lakewood, Washington. We’re a therapist-operated company that puts clinicians and students first. This is an in-person position in a school setting, and we welcome both Clinical Fellows (CFs) and experienced SLPs to apply. New to schools? No problem — we provide mentorship and support!
Job Highlights:
- Location: Lakewood, WA
- Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - K-12 caseload
- Schedule: Full Time 1.0 FTE available as well as part-time positions
- School Year: 2026-2027
- Start Date: August/September 2026 for the entire school year
- In-person only
Responsibilities:
- Provide speech-language therapy services in a K–12 school setting
- Conduct evaluations and write reports
- Develop and implement IEP goals
- Collaborate with special education teams, educators, and families
- Complete documentation and progress monitoring in a timely manner
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Valid Washington State SLP license (or ability to obtain quickly)
- Washington ESA Certification required (or willingness to acquire)
- CFs welcome to apply
Benefits & Perks:
- 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 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 are deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and community involvement.
Our Values:
- Equity & Inclusion: We’re actively working to build a diverse, inclusive culture and support racial justice. We donate to organizations like The Conscious Kid and provide anti-racism resources to our team.
- Community Engagement: We volunteer with and support nonprofits such as Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth — and empower our team to support the causes that matter most to them.
- Environmental Sustainability: We reduce paper use, seek low-waste therapy options, and are committed to maintaining a negative carbon footprint.
Join our team of passionate school-based clinicians in Lakewood, WA and make a lasting impact with students!
Apply today to learn more.