Preschool Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Listed compensation
$64K–$82K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in speech language pathology | ranked against 6,837 Speech Language Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $64k–$82k | Speech-Language Pathology median $88k (middle half $79k–$88k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in New York | 295 active | 6,927 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 15% remote · 35% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 listings | 2,555 in the last 30 days | 1,393 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 |
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