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Redmond, Washington

Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Speech-Language PathologistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

Job Title

Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Pay Range

$60-$70/hourly

Job Description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) | Part Time | Redmond, WA | 2026–2027 School Year

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a part-time, in-person leave coverage assignment in Redmond, Washington. This position starts ASAP through June 4, 2027, supporting preschool students’ communication and early learning. Join a collaborative school team with scheduling flexibility and meaningful opportunities to support young learners!

Job Highlights

  • Location: Redmond, WA
  • Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) — Leave Coverage
  • Schedule: 0.40 FTE, up to 15 hours per week
  • Setting: In-person, school-based; preschool
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • End Date: June 4, 2027

Scheduling Details: Up to 7.5 hours per day, two days per week, including an unpaid, duty-free lunch break. An alternative schedule across additional days may be arranged; preschool sessions must take place in the morning.

Responsibilities

Provide speech-language services to preschool students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

  • Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify students’ communication needs
  • Develop and implement individualized goals supporting speech, language, and functional communication
  • Use developmentally appropriate activities to encourage student engagement and progress

Maintain Accurate Service Documentation and Progress Reports

  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to support communication across learning environments
  • Participate in IEP meetings and educational planning
  • Coordinate with the school team to maintain continuity of services during leave coverage

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Active Washington State SLP license
  • Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification in speech-language pathology
  • Previous school-based experience preferred
  • Experience supporting preschool students preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
  • Availability to provide in-person services, including morning preschool sessions
  • Ability to complete required district onboarding and background checks

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 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 Join 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 Core Values

  • Equity & Inclusion: Creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all
  • Community Impact: Supporting nonprofits and empowering our team to give back
  • Environmental Responsibility: Committed to reducing our carbon footprint and supporting sustainable practices

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.

Apply today to join a supportive team of school-based professionals in Washington!

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentCommunication therapyProgress reportingPreschool educationSchool-based therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 43 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 51% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$146kSpeech-Language Pathology median $116k (middle half $109k–$133k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in Washington152 active7,015 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 51% no call · 42% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment167 active listings, Oct 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+6.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
7
<$120k
4
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
5
$150k-165k
2
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 32 employers
401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

SLP / Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health - Part-Time

Adoration Health · Fredericksburg, Virginia

$100/hr
#2

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

Dragonfly Cares · Dix Hills, New York

$65-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) On-Call

$65-$70/hr
#4

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN

$68 per hour
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,017 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Eleutheria

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Goodyear, Arizona
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Sick Leave
Healthcare Benefits*
401(k) with company matching
W-2 employment with liability insurance
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement
Referral bonuses
No non-compete clauses

Living in Redmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.15M
Typical market rent
$2,577/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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