0.5 FTE (term) Speech Language Pathologist

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake); Nelson; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Annual professional membership fees

Job summary

School District 8 – Kootenay Lake seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to deliver a full range of speech and language services for students, primarily in grades K-3 and some higher grades with complex needs. The role is 0.50 FTE with travel across the district and mileage expenses provided.

You will assess, identify, intervene, and report on communication development, collaborating with educators, families, and agencies.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Membership in the BC College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals (must join if not already a member).
• Experience with school-age children, especially grades K-3 and students with complex needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with district and school staff to support student success.
• Willingness to use district systems and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with school staff and Inclusive Education teams.
• Respond to referrals in the district database.
• Evaluate speech and language development using formal and informal measures.
• Communicate assessment results to parents/guardians and educators.
• Provide direct and group interventions and classroom support for literacy and communication skills.
• Assist in implementing AAC systems as appropriate.
• Document and report according to school timelines and processes.
• Initiate referrals to district staff or partners as needed.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Masters in Speech/Language Pathology

BC College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals membership

Tools

MyEdBC

clev’r

Job description

As part of School District 8 – Kootenay Lake’s Inclusive Education Team, and reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, the district is looking for an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to provide a full range of speech and language services to students. Services are primarily provided in grades K-3 and with children/youth with diagnosed complex needs at higher grades.

This 0.50 FTE Term position includes travel which may be throughout the district, in all types of weather and varying road conditions. Applicants are expected to have a vehicle for travel to school sites. Expenses are paid for mileage.

Speech and language services include a range of services encompassing assessment, identification, intervention, (including direct instruction for students in classroom settings, in small groups, or individually as appropriate), and reporting. SLPs engage in consultation, collaboration with educators and support staff regarding students’ needs in the classroom and other school environments, in-service training, and information reporting to staff, families, and other agencies. Ability to use online speech/language apps and district database/workflow systems is an asset (eg: MyEdBC and clev’r).

Specific Responsibilities

• Communicate and work collaboratively with other professionals including school staff, school-based teams, and Inclusive Education staff
• Respond to referrals for service through district database (clev’r), using professional judgement to determine need for service
• Utilize both formal and informal measures to evaluate a student's performance regarding speech, language and communication development
• Communicate assessment results to parents/guardians and educators regularly, involving them in decision making around supports
• Providing support(s) for students in speech and language which include classroom education and capacity building, and focused group and individual interventions
• Provide support with the implementation of effective strategies to support literacy in grades K-3 (ie – Early -LiteracyProfile assessment, Ministry literacy screener, and strategy implementation or other literacy supports using resources such as Heggerty and UFLI)
• Create goals for students and oversee implementation of intervention via Inclusion Support teachers, classroom teachers, principals, and Education Assistants
• Assist school staff in the creation and monitoring of IEP goals and outcomes
• Provide recommendations for and assist in set up and implementation of AAC systems for students as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate documentation and reporting is maintained and communicated according to school reporting periods, for parent communication and student files
• Initiate referrals, when necessary, to other district staff, agencies and community professionals in collaboration with the school teams
• Providing educational training and in-services for school district staff, community partners and families as appropriate
• Other related tasks as required by supervisors

This position is part of the collective agreement between the district and the Kootenay Lake Teachers’ Federation. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including compensation for mileage and yearly professional membership fees.

Qualifications and Experience

Required:

• Masters’ degree in Speech/Language Pathology
• Membership in the BC College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals (must join if not already a member)
• Demonstrated successful experience working with school age children and youth, particularly students in grades K-3 and students in K-12 with complex needs
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues to ensure alignment of services throughout the district for Speech and Language development
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with district and school staff to best support student success in schools
• Experience with and knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication systems
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Valid BC driver's license and use of personal vehicle, and ability to drive to worksites as assigned
• Ability to participate in meetings within and beyond the regular school day to support learning

The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:

• 13 elementaryschools
• 1 middleschool
• 1 K-10school
• 4 secondaryschools
• 2 K-12schools
• online learningand blendedprograms
• an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program

Salary Range;$68,589 - $114,833 per year, in accordance with the current SD8–Kootenay Lake / KLTF Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary grid is based on qualifications and years of teaching experience as evaluated by the BC Teacher Qualification Service (TQS).

School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Assistant Superintendent, Jason Tichauer: [e-mail]