Ampersand Therapy
Hiring nurses in Spanaway, WA
- $62k–$119k/yr posted pay across 10 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 10 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You are deciding on school-based nursing through Ampersand Therapy, a small therapist-owned contractor headquartered in Bellevue that places nurses and related-services clinicians into Washington K-12 districts.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
You work 1:1 school nursing in Seattle-area buildings—trach monitoring, suctioning, safety checks, family and staff updates, and documentation—not a med-surg floor census.
For experienced nursesIf you are moving into schools for the first time, reviewers say mentorship and placement help are part of how they onboard new grads into therapy and school roles.
For new gradsSources
Schedules follow the school year and can be part-time and flexible—examples include Mon–Thu three-hour preschool days and ~15 hrs/week caseloads with flexible days.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 7 of 10 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Helpful for new grads transitioning into schools; new grads welcome for some therapy roles; mentorship emphasized
Ampersand Therapy · employer research
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- Career development
Professional development opportunities including training stipends; reviews note room to grow and education/training provided
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- Tuition support
Reimbursement for licensing, continuing education, and other professional costs; CE reimbursements noted by staff
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- Scheduling
Flexible arrangements common; school-year contracts; example LPN schedule Mon–Thu 3 hrs/day; TVI 15 hrs/week with flexible days
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Benefits
W-2; healthcare and 401(k) match when eligible; paid sick leave; IRS mileage; liability insurance; referral bonuses; no non-competes; paid volunteer time/donation matching; licensing and CE reimbursement. Waiting periods apply.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$50-60/hr
Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI), part-time ~15 hrs/week, Tukwila/Seattle WA area, 2026-27 school year
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$45.00-$52.00/hr
Speech Language Pathologist, McDonough GA (employer-provided range)
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$65.00-$80.00/hr
School Psychologist, Bolingbrook IL area (employer-provided range)
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Average reported salaries by role (SimplyHired/Indeed aggregates): SLP $54.08/hr; Special Ed Teacher $51.02/hr; OT $55.24/hr; School Psychologist $64.79/hr; Social Worker $55.72/hr
As of 2026
- Benefits
88% of employees satisfied with pay (based on 8 reviews)
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- pediatricsDays 11 open
- School nursing1 open
1:1 School Nurse (RN or LPN) - Middle School
1:1 nursing support at a Seattle middle school including trach monitoring, suctioning, safety, family/staff communication, and documentation.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com1:1 School LPN - Preschool
Part-time school LPN in Tumwater WA providing 1:1 care for a preschool student, Mon–Thu 3 hours/day, 2025-2026 school year.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comSchool-based therapy/education contracting
Company places SLPs, OTs, PTs, school psychologists, special ed teachers, TVIs, and school nurses into K-12 districts.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive culture and management
- Employees describe a small close-knit team, approachable responsive management, and strong colleague trust.
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- Work-life balance and flexibility
- Reviews praise flexible arrangements and respect for personal boundaries; work-life balance rated about 4.9/5.
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- Benefits and PTO gaps
- Some want better benefits and paid time off despite otherwise strong ratings.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Recruiter vs HR disconnect
- One teacher reported conflicting messages between recruiter promises and HR follow-through.
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com- Good for new grads / school transition
- Reviewer said Ampersand helped find a strong first school fit and offered benefits other companies lack.
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As of 2025Source: indeed.com- Overall recommendation strength
- Glassdoor ~4.8 with 100% would recommend (12 reviews); Indeed/SimplyHired ~4.9 across 64 reviews.
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The hard parts
Some employees still want stronger benefits and PTO, and at least one teacher described recruiter promises that did not match HR follow-through.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 10 roles, 5 are day shifts and 4 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
pediatrics (1) and school nursing (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Ampersand Therapy, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Ampersand Therapy
School Registered Nurse
$47–$57/hr
- RN
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and every other Friday
- Health Room
Sources
- ampersandtherapy.com
Employer website
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ampersand-Therapy-Reviews-E2383192.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Ampersand-Therapy/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026 · 2025
- indeed.com/cmp/Ampersand-Therapy/reviews/lots-of-good-talk-but-lacks-follow-thru
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/ampersand-therapy/licensed-practical-nurse-lpn-schools-35014197
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/ampersand-therapy/school-physical-therapist-44001354
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2025
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