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Confidential Employer
Buffalo, New York

Preschool Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech-Language Pathologist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64K–$82K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

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 6,837 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, 15% are remote, 35% have no call, 53% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Speech-Language Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathologyranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$64k–$82kSpeech-Language Pathology median $88k (middle half $79k–$88k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York295 active6,927 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 15% remote · 35% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York speech-language pathologist listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 4% offer loan repayment311 active listings, Nov 2026
New Speech-Language Pathology listings2,555 in the last 30 days1,393 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Speech-Language Pathology pay trend+2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,837 Speech Language Pathology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$95k
2
$95k-115k
0
$115k-135k
10
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
29% this job
Relocation assistance
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Virtual Speech Language PathologistContract

Liberty Education Solutions · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$72 per hour
#2

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Santa ClaraPer Diem

CVHCare · Santa Clara, California

Up to $140,000
#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

Up to $140,000
#4

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - San Mateo

Up to $140,000
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confidential Employer

Software Development
Minneapolis, Minnesota
5,001-10,000 employees

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

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$246k
Typical market rent
$1,421/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.