Speech Language Pathologist (Center Based)

Speech-Language PathologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52k-$58k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist (Center Based) for full time employment to work with children who are 3-5 years old through Preschool Special Education programs. Immediate positions are available throughout Rochester.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994.

Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey.

We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play.

We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
  • Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
  • Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
  • Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
  • Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

  • Current New York State License and Certification in Speech Pathology
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Early Childhood Experience – 1-year minimum

Benefits for This Position

  • Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
  • Scheduling follows school calendar
  • Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
  • Mentoring is offered to all providers
  • Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
  • Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference
  • Payment is biweekly with direct deposit
  • Health Insurance for those working 30+ hours/wk.
  • 401K match
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Loan Repayment Program
  • Job Type: Full-time

Pay Rate

Range: $52,000 - $58,000/year; 10-month position

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Liberty POST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include evaluating, monitoring, and tracking child progress, adjusting treatment plans, and testing abilities to determine realistic goals. The role also requires timely recording of evaluation and progress information using an Electronic Medical Record system and writing detailed analysis reports.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current New York State License and Certification in Speech Pathology, along with a valid Driver's License. A minimum of one year of experience working with early childhood populations is required for this full-time, 10-month position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningProgress TrackingReport WritingRecord MaintenanceConfidentiality

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Liberty Resources / Liberty POST holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 47 active listings.

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 38% have no call, 63% 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)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $51k 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

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 14 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
29% this job
Loan repayment
24% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,763 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
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 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Liberty Resources / Liberty POST

Education Management
Syracuse, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health benefits
Retirement packages
School calendar schedule
Accrual of sick time
Mentoring
Unlimited CEU courses
Health insurance for 30+ hours/week
401K match