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Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Speech-Language PathologistFull-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) | Full Time | Duvall, WA | 2026–2027 School Year

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for a full-time, in-person leave replacement through the end of February 2027. Join a collaborative school team and help students build communication skills that support learning, confidence, and connection!

Job Highlights

  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Setting: In-person, school-based
  • Start Date: To be confirmed
  • End Date: End of February 2027

Responsibilities

  • Provide speech-language therapy services in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify students’ communication needs
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized speech-language goals
  • Maintain accurate service documentation and student progress reports
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and related service providers to support student success
  • Participate in IEP meetings and educational planning
  • Coordinate with the school team to support continuity of services during the leave replacement

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Active Washington State SLP license
  • Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification in speech-language pathology
  • School-based experience preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage service schedules, documentation, and evaluation timelines
  • Availability to work in person, full-time, through the end of February 2027
  • 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
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentCommunication assessmentsStudent progress reportingSchool-based therapyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 53% 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 $108k–$125k)235 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 Washington151 active6,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 53% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment166 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

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 20 employers
9
<$105k
2
$105k-130k
5
$130k-155k
7
$155k-180k
2
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
45% this job
Relocation assistance
35%
Loan repayment
30%
Sign-on bonus
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

Sutter Health · Santa Clara, California

$135k-$189k
#2

Speech Language Pathologist ContractorContract

Cole Health · Schertz, Texas

$80-$90/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist

$65-$80/hr
#4

Speech and Language Pathologist

$70-$80/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,902 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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11-50 employees

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

Living in Duvall

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$839k
Typical market rent
$4,007/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.