Casual Speech Language Pathologists

Anglophone South School District (ASD-S); Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in New Brunswick is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to perform clinical work in communication disorders. The position includes assessment, diagnosis, and participation in interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and be registered with the appropriate associations. This role emphasizes supporting client needs in educational and community settings.

Qualifications

• Registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical work involving screening, assessment, and diagnosis of communication disorders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams and plan program activities.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to support personnel.

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders

Job description

Overview

Description: This is professional work in the field of speech language pathology. Employees of this class perform clinical work, according to professional standards and district policies and procedures, involving the screening, identification, assessment, interpretation, diagnosis, rehabilitation and prevention of communication disorders. Work performed is oriented to client or community needs and may require active participation on interdisciplinary teams, consultation on client waitlists, determination of service delivery options, ongoing assessment and discharge readiness determination. Work may be performed in a school district and/or community-based settings. Work includes participation in planning and implementation of program activities, and may include quality improvement, performance management and statistical activities, student/parent education and research and may include caseload management and care coordination. Work may include relieving the superior in his/her absence and supervising support personnel. Work is performed independently and is reviewed by a superior. Employees of the Speech Language Pathologist classification may be required to provide clinical supervision of delegated function (tasks/activities) to rehabilitation therapy assistants, guidance, training and orientation to other speech language pathology staff, students and other professionals.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a recognized university. Registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists and eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for six months. All Anglophone South School District Facilities are scent reduced environments.