Speech Language Assistant

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Squamish; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) is seeking a Speech Language Assistant to support the SLP with screening, assessments, and program development for students on caseload.

The role includes direct student treatment in various settings and active participation in IEP processes and progress reporting. The successful candidate will collaborate with staff, families, and community partners, maintain confidentiality, and uphold Truth and Reconciliation commitments in K-12 settings, with a 7-hour

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion with a post-secondary certificate/diploma in SLP Assistant or Rehab Assistant.
• One year of recent experience in the speech language pathology field.
• Knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation and its application in K-12 settings.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, electronic) and ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SLP with screening and assessment of students; score diagnostic tests.
• Assist in development and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Research and create expressive and receptive language programs for students on caseload in collaboration with the SLP.
• Provide direct treatment to students in-class, one-on-one, and in small groups.
• Record progress towards goals and report findings to the SLP; discuss progress and therapy implications.
• Input to IEP and progress reports; maintain student data and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary certificate/diploma in SLP Assistant or Rehab Assistant

Grade 12 completion

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

SPEECH LANGUAGE ASSISTANT (SLA)

Location: District

Effective: Immediately

Hours: 7 hours per day, for all days school is in session

Rate of Pay: $ 34 . 48 / ho ur

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the SLP with the screening and assessment of students; scores diagnostic tests.
• Assists in the development and delivery of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• In collaboration with the SLP, researches and creates appropriate expressive and receptive language programs for students on caseload.
• Provides direct treatment to students, in-class, one-on-one, and in small groups.
• Records student progress towards meeting established goals and objectives outlined in the treatment plans and reports findings to the SLP; meets regularly to discuss student progress and therapy implications.
• Provides input to the IEP and student progress reports and performs record keeping functions including student learning and behaviour data collection.
• Assists the SLP with in-service training, and family or community education.
• Participates in family and case conferences and meetings with the SLP and other staff.
• Uses a wide range of equipment, such as low and high tech augmentative communication systems.
• Establishes positive working relationships with school staff, community partners, families, and children.
• Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
• Uses verbal and written communication to interact with parents and/or caregivers and school personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus a Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant or Rehabilitation Assistant diploma.
• One year of recent experience working in the speech language pathology field
• Knowledge of Truth and Reconciliation and its application in K-12 settings and a commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
• Demonstrated evidence of strong communication skills (verbal, written and electronic formats) and ability to work as part of a team with colleagues, parents and children.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License.

Competition Closes Tuesday October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Please note that prospective employees new to School District No. 48 (Sea to Sky) must agree to undergo a criminal records check, as failure to do so will be grounds for refusing employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who have been given consideration for an interview will be contacted.

School District No.48 (Sea to Sky) prioritizes those candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, a member of a visible minority and/or a person with a disability for all positions within the School District.