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Buffalo, New York

Preschool Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64,000 - $82,000/year

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

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 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 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

  • $30.86 - $39.39 (based on years’ 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

Evaluate and treat students with speech, language, feeding, and communication needs within school settings. Develop individualized goals within IEPs and collaborate with families and teachers to maximize student progress.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentFeeding and Swallowing TherapyClinical EvaluationInterdisciplinary CollaborationTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Preschool Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Confidential Employer a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Speech Language Pathology — ranked against 6,108 active Speech Language Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 42 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 64% have no call, 93% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Speech Language Pathology

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

Retention bonus ($6,000)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO
10 paid holidays
403b Retirement plan with employer contribution
Professional development support