Speech Language Pathologist

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

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

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)

Education

Required

Masters or better in Speech Language Pathology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

SPEECH-Speech / Lang Dis.

SPEECH-License SLP

SPEECH-Registered SLP

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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