CUPE 26/27 - 15: Speech Language Assistant (Temporary Full Time)

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools; Morinville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools, at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy in Morinville, Alberta, is seeking a Speech Language Assistant for a temporary full-time role (35 hours/week).

Duties run Oct 1, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026 with potential extension and may involve travel to other Morinville sites. The successful candidate will support students under a Speech-Language Pathologist within a trans-disciplinary team, focusing on articulation, phonological awareness, and language goals, while documenting

Qualifications

• Completion of Speech-Language Assistant Program.
• Experience with children with speech-language challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to implement plans directed by the Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Ability to work independently on speech-language programming.
• Ability to collect, record and report progress on speech-language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech-language support under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Work as part of a trans-disciplinary team to support students.
• Travel to other sites in Morinville may be required.
• Commence dates and potential extension noted.
• Support articulation, phonological awareness, and language goals with students.
• Maintain progress records and report on student progress.

Skills

Speech-language support

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Progress reporting

Child engagement

Behavior management

Articulation goals

Education

Speech-Language Assistant Program

Job description

JOB POSTING CUPE 26/2 7 - 15

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy

Speech Language Assistant

Temporary Full Time - 35 hours/week

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: October 1, 2026 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]