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Speech Language Pathologist - $7,000 sign on bonus

Speech-Language PathologistNo weekendsFull-Time

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up to $1,000

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

$7,000 - $8,000 sign on bonus!!! (for NYS licensed SLP's)

Full-time, Part-time and per Diem Opportunities Available

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Pay: $65,000 annually for licensed SLP's. Sign-on Bonus available.

Location: Amherst and Buffalo, NY

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week for full time

The Summit Center, as seen on All Access with Andy Garcia, is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges.

Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

  • Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
  • Up to 12 days of paid time off
  • 14–16 paid holidays annually
  • Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
  • License/ASHA Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Professional Development
  • On-site mentorship from senior staff
  • Health, dental and vision insurance/Opt-out payment (up to $1,000 per year)

Your Impact as a Speech Language Pathologist

The Speech Language Pathologist provides IEP-based services, maintains documentation, and collaborates with educational teams and families. They apply evidence-based practices, monitor student progress, manage behavioral challenges, and use data to guide therapy decisions.

  • Deliver services as mandated by Individualized Education Plans
  • Create and maintain all required documentation
  • Participate as part of the educational/clinical team for each student
  • Applies best, evidence based, practice methods
  • Demonstrate professional knowledge of children with developmental disabilities
  • Collaborate and effectively communicate with families
  • Track data and make data-based decisions
  • Assess student progress on a regular basis
  • Manage behavioral challenges
  • Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
  • Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders and/or Sciences or Speech Language Pathology

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

NYS Licensed Speech Language Pathologist;

NYS Certified Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or NYS Certified Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist provides IEP-based services and collaborates with educational teams to support student progress. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, tracking data, and managing behavioral challenges using evidence-based practices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders, Sciences, or Speech Language Pathology. Additionally, a NYS license in Speech Language Pathology and either TSHH or TSSLD certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

IEP implementationData trackingBehavioral managementClinical collaborationStudent assessment

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% 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)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 34 employers

14
<$105k
7
$105k-130k
7
$130k-155k
7
$155k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
14% this job
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75-$95/hr
#2

School Speech-Language Pathologist - ManhattanContract

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$75-$95/hr
#3

Speech Language Pathologist III, ENT, Voice

$135k-$189k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,765 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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

Sign-on bonus $7,000-$8,000
Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks/year)
Up to 12 days PTO
14-16 paid holidays annually
Annual raises and profit sharing
License/ASHA reimbursement
Ongoing professional development
On-site mentorship