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Centralia, Washington

Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-70/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist

Pay Range

$55-70/hour

Job Description

School Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Chehalis, WA | 2026–2027 School Year

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for the 2026–2027 school year in Chehalis, Washington. We are a women- and therapist-founded company working to elevate the employment experience for school-based professionals. Whether you are a Clinical Fellow or an experienced SLP, we would love to connect with you. Join a supportive team and make a lasting impact in the lives of students in a welcoming, local school district.

Job Highlights

  • Location: Chehalis, WA
  • Position: School Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Setting: In-person, school-based position
  • Schedule: Full Time, Monday–Friday
  • School Year: 2026–2027

Responsibilities

  • Conduct speech and language evaluations and assessments
  • Provide individualized and small-group speech and language therapy
  • Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Create measurable goals based on students’ 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 teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers
  • Provide consultation and communication strategies to classroom staff and families
  • Support students with a variety of speech, language, communication, fluency, and voice needs
  • 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
  • Must have current fingerprints on file with OSPI or be willing to complete
  • Previous pediatric or school-based experience preferred

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.

Our Values

  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Community Engagement

Environmental Sustainability

Apply today to join a team of passionate school-based professionals and make a difference as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Chehalis, WA!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent progress trackingEvaluation and assessmentPediatric therapySchool-based therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Speech Language Pathologist at Eleutheria a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,763 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 38% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

14
<$110k
1
$117k
6
$140k
3
$170k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Loan repayment
26%
CME allowance
26% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Laryngology/Oncologic Speech Language Pathologist

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$142k-$199k
#2

School Speech-Language Pathologist - ManhattanContract

Knowledge Road · Manhattan, New York

$75-$95/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

$135k-$189k
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Centralia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$411k
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Eleutheria

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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