SLP Assistant: Make a Difference in a Supportive Nonprofit

The Institute for Performance and Learning; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive nonprofit benefits

Job summary

ABC Head Start Society is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to support an interdisciplinary team serving toddlers and preschoolers with speech and language needs. You will help create inclusive learning environments and promote resilience, growth, and success.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, development of individualized goals, and the development of classroom materials. Compensation starts at $25.35/hour and a full-time schedule is provided.

Qualifications

• Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant or related rehabilitation diploma.
• Minimum 1 year experience with toddlers and preschool children, including those with special needs.
• Knowledge of preschool language delays and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of child development and how to operationalize treatment interventions.
• Strong clinical judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SLP, classroom team, families/caregivers and other team members to determine speech-language needs.
• Assist in setting IPP goals and accommodations for success.
• Develop differentiated instruction strategies for speech-language development.
• Discuss progress with interdisciplinary team and families.
• Keep up to date on best practice and professional standards.
• Regularly meet with the SLP for guidance on duties and scope of practice.
• Provide program preparation, materials development, staff guidance and intake assessment support.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant

Communication skills

Child development knowledge

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Education

Rehabilitation Diploma or related training

Job description

ABC Head Start Society is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to support an interdisciplinary team serving toddlers and preschoolers with speech and language needs. You will help create inclusive learning environments and promote resilience, growth, and success.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, development of individualized goals, and the development of classroom materials. Compensation starts at $25.35/hour and a full-time schedule is provided.