Speech Language Pathologist - $7,000 sign on bonus

Speech Language Pathologist

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 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.