SLP & Literacy Coach: Elevate Student Reading

Westbank First Nation; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 73,884 - 90,303; Full time

Job summary

A self-governing First Nation in the Okanagan Valley is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist/Literacy Coach to enhance student supports and programming. This full-time position (32 hours/week) will focus on developing collaborative programs and providing literacy interventions for Indigenous children. Preferred candidates will have a Master's Degree and relevant experience, especially in working with diverse communities. Applications are due by midnight on February 15th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Requires registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
• Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector Search is necessary.
• Experience working with Indigenous children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs for students with speech language concerns.
• Diagnose and measure delays and disorders in students.
• Schedule extra support and programming for students.

Skills

Collaboration in classrooms

Assessment of communication disorders

Development of literacy programs

Understanding Indigenous culture

Education

Master’s Degree as Speech/Language Pathologist

Job description

A self-governing First Nation in the Okanagan Valley is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist/Literacy Coach to enhance student supports and programming. This full-time position (32 hours/week) will focus on developing collaborative programs and providing literacy interventions for Indigenous children. Preferred candidates will have a Master's Degree and relevant experience, especially in working with diverse communities. Applications are due by midnight on February 15th, 2026.