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School Age Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)- $6,000 Retention Bonus

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$38/hr

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Job Description

The Arc Erie County NY is a leading nonprofit supporting people with developmental & intellectual disabilities across Western New York, through innovative residential, educational, clinical and employment services. Proudly celebrating our 75th anniversary, we remain committed to empowering individuals and building inclusive communities.

School Age Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Clinical Services I School-Based Programs

Help Students Find Their Voice- While Protecting Your Own Work-Life Balance!

At The Arc Erie County NY, we believe communication is a fundamental human right. As a School Age Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you’ll play a vital role in empowering students with developmental and communication needs to thrive- academically, socially, and emotionally- within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

This is more than a job! It’s a chance to make a meaningful impact without sacrificing balance, flexibility, or affordable benefits. We are committed to dignity, inclusion, and person-centered planning for the individuals we support. Our clinicians are respected professionals who are given the time, tools, and support needed to do meaningful work- without burnout.

  • What You’ll Do
  • As part of our collaborative clinical and school-based team, you will:
  • Evaluate & treat students with speech, language, feeding, swallowing, and augmentative communication needs
  • Develop and implement individualized, age-appropriate goals within IEPs and treatment plans
  • Provide direct therapy services in school settings while supporting person-centered outcomes
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to maximize student progress
  • Work-Life Balance That Actually Exists!
  • School-based schedule
  • Predictable hours
  • No productivity pressure culture
  • Supportive leadership and clinical supervision
  • Time to focus on quality care- not just numbers

Compensation

  • $30.00 - $38.00 (based on experience) (37.5 hours/week, 48 weeks/year)
  • $6,000 Retention bonus!

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • 10 paid holidays off
  • 403b Retirement plan w/ employer contribution
  • Professional development support

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  • NYS license (or eligibility)
  • CFY candidates are welcome!
  • School certification (TSHH or TSSLD) required for school programs

ASHA Certification Preferred

The Arc Erie County NY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) & Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will evaluate and treat students with speech, language, feeding, and swallowing needs while developing individualized goals within IEPs. They will collaborate with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to provide direct therapy services in school settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EvaluationTreatment planningFeeding therapySwallowing therapyIEP developmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 16 employers

10
<$90k
5
$90k-110k
3
$110k-130k
7
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
22% this job
CME allowance
22%
PSLF eligible
22%
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Up to $140,000
#2

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CVHCare · Oakland, California

Up to $140,000
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,882 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Williamsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$378k
Typical market rent
$2,029/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays off
403b Retirement plan w/ employer contribution
Professional development support
$6,000 Retention bonus