70% Speech-Language Pathologist (12 month)

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education is looking for a 70% TERM Speech Language Pathologist to support students' needs through effective programming and collaboration with schools. The position requires a Master's Degree and certification, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role is crucial in delivering inclusive education to children and youth.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification.
• Able to conduct effective presentations.
• Skills in both independent and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies for speech-language pathology services.
• Collaborate with schools and community service providers.
• Provide training and support for student programming.

Skills

Team communication skills

Advanced technological skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Eligible for certification by the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Job description

70% Speech Language Pathologist (12 month) Req # 88290

Date: June 5, 2025

Location: Bridgewater, NS, CA, B4V 0A2

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is committed to culturally responsive pedagogy, providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy educational environment that supports both personal and academic success for the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties. This area spans 5,250 square kilometres and includes 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education promote Employment Equity Policies and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, including African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, and Indigenous communities. Please complete the self-identification section on your application.

Application Deadline: 06/09/2025 at 11:59 pm

Effective Dates: 08/01/2025 - 07/31/2026

Position Type: 70% Term

To apply, complete the online profile/resume and attach relevant documents such as a resume, security checks, and references. Ensure references are included to avoid processing delays.

Position: 70% TERM Speech Language Pathologist (12 months)

Reports to: Coordinator of Student Services

Employee Group: NSTU

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders, or an equivalent Masters Degree.
• Eligible for certification by the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Characteristics:

• Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification.
• Effective team communication skills.
• Advanced technological skills.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within Student Development.
• Strong interpersonal skills to positively influence initiatives.

Task Dimensions:

• Implement and administer policies related to speech-language pathology, including supporting the Guidelines for the Provision of Speech-Language Pathology Services and the SSRCE Special Education Policy.
• Collaborate with schools, regional entities, and community service providers to deliver programming and services for children and youth.
• Support program planning teams in linking assessment and instructional practices.
• Provide training related to speech-language pathology contributions to student programming.
• Recommend courses of action regarding speech-language pathology and related services.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, research studies, and conduct consultations.
• Represent the SSRCE on committees, working groups, and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Review, research, compile reports, and prepare correspondence as needed.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Security Checks:

The SSRCE requires all newly hired employees to provide satisfactory Child Abuse Register Checks and Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Checks. If current checks are less than 3 months old, they can be attached to your profile/resume.

Thank you for your interest. Appointments will be made according to Article 47 of the Teachers Provincial Agreement. For more information, visit our website at https://www.ssrce.ca/.