1.0 FTE Continuing Speech and Language Pathologist

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Benefits

Job summary

School District No. 83 in British Columbia is seeking a 1.0 FTE Speech-Language Pathologist to join the Student Support Services team.

Provide itinerant speech-language services to several public schools, assess and treat students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and collaborate with teachers and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized institution.
• Registrant of the BC College of Speech and Hearing Health Professions.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and use of your own vehicle.
• Criminal Record Check is required for employment with any BC School District.

Responsibilities

• Provide itinerant speech-language services to several public schools.
• Provide speech-language assessment, consultation and direct service for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
• Design and implement intervention strategies for students with communication disorders across classroom and non-classroom settings.
• Participate in school-based team meetings.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to other SLPs within the department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

School District No. 83 is current seeking: Position Title

1.0 FTE Speech-Language Pathologist

Student Support Services

This is a continuing assignment effective immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Provide itinerant speech & language services to several public schools.
• Provide speech-language assessment, consultation and direct service for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 (with emphasis on the elementary grades).
• Design and implement intervention strategies for students with communication disorders. This will include supporting students both inside and outside the classroom across a wide spectrum of needs, including those with learning disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Some students may require various forms of augmentative communication.
• Participate in school-based team meetings.
• Provide direction for and work with CEA's providing speech and language program follow-up.
• Provide information about communication development and disorders to learning resource teachers,
• classroom teachers, parents and others in the school setting and in the community.
• Work as part of the speech-language department team as well as the Student Services team.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized institution;
• Registrant of the BC College of Speech and Hearing Health Professions;
• Valid BC Driver’s License and use of your own vehicle;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
• Previous experience working in a school setting would be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Criminal Record Check is required for employment with any BC School District

• Mileage allowance will be provided
• Full range of benefits is available
• Salary is based on the teachers’ salary grid.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Lara Matthews, Vice District Principal – Student Support Services @ [e-mail]

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