Speech Language Pathologist

Government of Northwest Territories; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a JK-12 Speech Language Pathologist to enhance educational reform and support student development. This role involves assessing communication difficulties, collaborating with educators and families, and delivering inclusive care through various methods. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and experience in public schools. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering strong community ties and enhancing the educational experience for students. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the Tlicho region.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 3-5 years of field experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments in classroom settings to identify communication disorders.
• Foster home-school partnerships to support language development.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Assessment Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Membership in Speech-Language and Audiology Canada

Job description

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

Reporting directly to the Regional Coordinating Principal, the JK-12 Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will contribute to the goals of educational reform, and utilize the learning environment as an intervention context, framing services in a manner that integrates classroom context, curriculum activities, and collaborating with students, families, educators, and other personnel.

Assessments will be conducted primarily in the classroom, involving a complete description of the communication difficulty/disorder and its impact on the student's ability to meet expected developmental and/or academic outcomes and to participate in classroom expectations. Communication goals are written so that they are compatible with the classroom curriculum. Information collected will be shared with the classroom as well as the program support teachers to effectively develop classroom profiles implementing specific strategies that support Tier 1 and Tier 2 efforts in speech, language, and vocabulary development.

Delivery of care for the students will be given in an inclusive manner through home visits, collaborative wrap-around meetings, and other methods. The SLP will actively foster the home-school partnership to overlap and mutually support the oral language and literacy development of the child.

Qualifications

Typically, the qualifications for this position are attained by:

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) and/or equivalent provincial/territorial organization
• 3-5 years of field experience would be an asset
• Speech-language pathology experience in public schools is an asset

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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