School Speech Language Pathologist

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.