SLP - Speech Language Pathologist School Age Services - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$79.7K - $91.4K

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

  • 12 - month school calendar $79,679.60 - $91,436.80 - $5,000 sign-on bonus!

We are seeking an ambitious and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing evidence-based treatments for individuals with a variety of intellectual and developmental delays, including those with and without autism.

As an integral member of our interdisciplinary team, the SLP will play a crucial role in enhancing communication skills, promoting social interaction and play skills, and improving overall quality of life for our students. Clinical and professional growth is a high priority and is promoted via training and supervisory support.

Are you a passionate SLP ready to empower students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism?

Join our team at Upstate Caring Partners!

  • Specialized Expertise - work with students with acute autism and receive ABA-based training.
  • Research Commitment - be part of a team advancing communication interventions.
  • Career Growth - develop your skills and pursue BCBA licensure with the support of Upstate Caring Partners.
  • Expert collaboration - Partner with world class-consultants to achieve outstanding student outcomes.
  • Competitive pay and excellent benefits!

We have openings in our Tradewinds Education program. Our student population consists of individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. This is a special education program rooted in applied behavior analysis strategies as a best practice to improve quality outcomes for our students. We provide safe, dignified, and effective services through the use of evidence-based practices.

Core Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and assess students and plan and implement appropriate treatment and goals based upon evaluation.
  • Educate students and/or team members about the evaluation, established treatment plans, methods of treatment, and if possible the individual's prognosis.
  • Educate team members about ongoing services and any areas within the scope of Speech-Language therapy.
  • Communicates with other health care professionals relating to aspects of the Individual Program Plan (IPP) / Individual Education Plan (IEP).
  • Complete all required documentation according to program regulations.

Qualifications

  • Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and valid New York State license and registration as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
  • Valid NYS (or willing to obtain) Drivers License.

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

  • Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
  • Direct Deposit
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan 403(b)
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Discounts

Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org

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Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate students, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to improve communication and social skills. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and health care professionals to ensure effective service delivery and documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Evidence-based treatmentAutism spectrum disorder supportIntellectual disability supportCommunication interventionStudent assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationSocial interaction trainingPlay skills developmentClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SLP - Speech Language Pathologist School Age Services - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! at Upstate Caring Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,860 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,860 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$80k–$91kSpeech-Language Pathology median $84k (middle half $79k–$105k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York304 active6,937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 60% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,860 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,860 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Upstate Caring Partners

Non-profit Organizations
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan 403(b) with Match
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous PTO Plans