School Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Hello, SLPs!We're excited to connect you with a wonderful opportunity at a woman- and therapist- founded and operated therapy company dedicated to making a real difference in students' lives.Ampersand Therapy is currently hiring a school-based Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) in Columbia, SC with a wonderful school district. We know how important your work is, and we're here to support you every step of the way. If you're looking for a rewarding role in a supportive environment within a reputable school district, don't delay - interviews are happening now!In this role, you'll get to:Develop and implement personalized education plans (IEPs)Conduct speech and language evaluations to help students thriveDeliver meaningful speech therapy and language interventionCollaborate with dedicated school special education teamsPlay a vital role in supporting students' communication and confidenceQualifications we're looking for:Licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and RegulationTeaching certification from the South Carolina State DOE (or eligible and willing to apply)Benefits & Perks:Competitive W2 employment with bi weekly payPaid sick leaveComprehensive healthcare benefits (including dental and vision) *401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%Generous professional reimbursement (for licensing, CEUs, materials for position, etc)Mileage reimbursement between schools at IRS rateGeneral and professional liability insurance coverageGenerous referral bonusesNO non-compete agreementsPaid volunteer time *Donation matching to nonprofits*These benefits available for 30+ hours/weekWe're passionate about creating a positive, supportive environment for our therapists. If you're a dedicated SLP looking to make an impact in Columbia, South Carolina, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your heartfelt journey as a school-based speech-language pathologist. Let's work together to create brighter futures for our students!Why Work With UsAmpersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company that started in Western WA and has grown to additional states, including NC, SC, WI, CO, OR, AZ, IL, and MN. We are proud to be women and therapist founded and run. We began our own careers working in the districts and also as contractors. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists and special education providers ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.We're so passionate about students, that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!Our ValuesFocus on equity - We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people. We are collecting and offering resources for your use in addressing racism and discrimination in school. In addition, we support and donate to charities including The Conscious Kid.Focus on community - You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine and the Moth. We empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.Focus on the earth - We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company including reducing paper use by going digital; finding lower-waste treatment options and pledging to have a negative carbon footprint