School Speech Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologist 2025–2026 School Year

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2025–2026 school year in Beach Park, IL.

As a women and therapist-founded company that started in Washington and is now also local to Illinois, we are dedicated to elevating your school-based experience. Whether you're an experienced clinician or early in your career, you’ll find meaningful support, collaboration, and a team that truly understands your professional needs.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Location: In-person, Beach Park Central Consolidated School District 3
Start Date: As soon as possible
Service Area: Speech evaluations, therapy, IEP development, documentation, and team collaboration

• Conduct speech-language evaluations and provide treatment services
• Complete IEPs and related documentation
• Collaborate closely with special education teams
• Manage assigned caseload (discussed during interview)

• Illinois state SLP license
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Speech-Language Pathologist endorsement
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience in school or special education settings preferred

• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision*
• 401(k) with employer match*
• Licensing, continuing education, and professional fee reimbursements
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
• W-2 employment
• General and professional liability insurance
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid volunteer time and charity donation matching*

* Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above

We are a small, therapist-run company proudly women and minority-owned, founded by clinicians who started in school districts and sought an alternative to large staffing agencies. At Ampersand, you’ll be supported by a team that truly understands your work and values your expertise. Many of us still work in schools alongside you, so we see your challenges and victories firsthand.

• Equity & Inclusion: We support anti-racism and inclusive school environments through partnerships like The Conscious Kid.
• Community Engagement: We volunteer with and donate to organizations such as Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth, encouraging you to support causes meaningful to you.
• Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainability through digital processes, low-waste practices, and carbon-negative initiatives.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity across all identities and backgrounds and invite qualified candidates from all walks of life to apply.

If you’re a Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a meaningful, supportive, school-based role, we’d love to meet you! Apply now through Indeed or at  for the 2025–2026 school year.