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Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist
Falk School | Buffalo, NY

Pay: $39 – $42 per hour ($55,965 – $58,800 per school year based on a 35-hour week)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:35 AM – 2:35 PM

At Falk School, our mission is to provide a supportive, transformational learning community. We believe every student deserves a learning environment where they feel valued, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Founded in 1986, Falk School serves students across four Western New York campuses through highly structured classrooms and individualized educational supports. As an affiliate of Child & Family Services, we are committed to helping students build the academic, communication, behavioral, and life skills needed to thrive.

Our classrooms are intentionally small—typically six students supported by one teacher and one teacher aide—allowing staff to develop meaningful relationships while providing individualized support.

As a Speech Language Pathologist, you'll provide individual and group therapy to students with speech, voice, and language needs while collaborating closely with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams. You'll play an important role in helping students strengthen their communication skills, access instruction, and build confidence both in and beyond the classroom.

Small classroom sizes and individualized student support

Collaborative multidisciplinary school teams

Short school-day schedule (7:35 AM – 2:35 PM)

Paid school breaks and holidays

Optional six-week summer session

Meaningful relationships with students

Graduate course credit and Master's Degree stipend, if applicable

Opportunities for professional growth

Make a lasting impact every day

• Plan and provide individual and group speech and language therapy aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Provide therapeutic services addressing speech, voice, language, and communication needs
• Conduct speech and language evaluations using standardized assessments, observations, student histories, and other appropriate methods
• Develop and recommend individualized speech and language goals as part of the IEP process
• Prepare comprehensive written evaluation reports outlining student strengths, needs, and recommendations
• Monitor student progress and adjust therapy interventions based on individual needs and progress
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to support students' communication development and academic success
• Participate in multidisciplinary team and IEP meetings to review student progress, evaluation results, and intervention plans
• Support the implementation of students' Behavior Intervention Plans and other individualized supports as applicable
• Maintain accurate therapy documentation, progress notes, and required student records
• Respond calmly and effectively when supporting students experiencing challenging or escalating behaviors
• Participate in professional development, school meetings, and other duties as assigned

• Graduate degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program
• Current New York State Speech Language Pathologist license required
• Knowledge of speech and language development, assessment, and therapeutic intervention strategies
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
• Experience working in a school or special education setting preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, assessment, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary educational team
• Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Valid driver's license preferred

• Paid holidays and school breaks
• Generous sick and personal time to support work-life balance
• Optional six-week summer session to earn additional income or enjoy your summer off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with quarterly agency contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Supplemental short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Pet insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution
• Graduate course credit and Master's Degree stipend, if applicable
• Annual wage increases, typically ranging from 3–9%
• Employee Referral Program
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness programs

Falk School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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