CUPE 26/27 - 12: Speech Language Assistant (Temporary Part Time)

St. Clement's School; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is seeking a Speech Language Assistant who will provide support under the guidance of a Speech-Language Pathologist.

The position is temporary, part-time (17.5 hours/week), mornings at École Notre Dame Elementary School, with travel to Morinville sites as required. Join a trans-disciplinary team to support children with speech-language needs across Early Learning to Junior High, implementing programs and reporting progress.

Qualifications

• Completion of Speech-Language Assistant Program.
• Experience with children with speech-language challenges.
• Ability to implement plans directed by a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Ability to collect, record and report on progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language support under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team to support learners.
• Travel to Morinville sites as needed.
• Support students at Early Learning/Elementary/Junior high levels.
• Assist with articulation, phonological awareness and language goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Progress reporting

Behavior management

Articulation and language goals

Student engagement

Education

Speech-Language Assistant Program

Tools

None

Job description

JOB POSTING CUPE 26/2 7 - 12

This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until September 11, 2026.

École Notre Dame Elementary School

Speech Language Assistant

Temporary Part Time – 17.5 hours/week - Mornings

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree, those of Treaty 6, and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal, Morinville, St. Albert, and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming, Christ-centered learning community, where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn, live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Position: A speech language assistant is required to provide speech-language support, under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist. The successful candidate will work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team to support children with speech-language intervention at the Early Learning/Elementary/Junior High level. Travel to other sites in Morinville may be required.

Duties to Commence: As soon as possible until December 18, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications & Duties:

• Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.
• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students, and support the Division's goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
• Completion of Speech-Language Assistant Program.
• Experience working with children with speech-language challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team and to engage children.
• Ability to implement program plans that are directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Ability to work independently implementing speech-language programming.
• Ability to collect, record and report on specific progress regarding speech and language skills.
• Physical ability to play with children in various positions, at their level.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors in a calm, proactive manner.
• Work on articulation, phonological awareness, and language goals with students.

For more information on this position, please contact:

Nicki Yakoweshen

Director of Student Support Services

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting is an internal ad open only to members of the current CUPE Support Staff Union until September 11, 2026.