Speech Language Pathologist
Listed compensation
$55-70/hr
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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
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.
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