Speech Language Pathologist

Fort McMurray Catholic School Division; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist. The role involves providing essential speech and language services in an inclusive setting to grades EEP - 6 students. Responsibilities include assessments, collaboration with educational staff, and professional development initiatives. The successful candidate must possess a Master's degree and relevant registration.

Qualifications

• Master's in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Registered with ACSLPA.
• Two or more years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech and language services to students.
• Conduct assessments and individualized program development.
• Monitor children's progress and advise on curricular outcomes.

Skills

Assessment tools

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology

Registered and in good standing with ACSLPA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Various Elementary Schools

Hours/Week: 30-40 Hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: Open until filled

Fort McMurray Catholic Schools requires a full time Speech Language Pathologist. This job involves providing speech and language services to grades EEP - 6 students within an inclusive educational environment.

The primary responsibilities will focus on addressing and identifying speech and language needs, using assessment tools, which have been impacting the student’s performance in an early learning setting. Collaborating and communicating with both the school team and multi-disciplinary team is essential. Involvement in building capacity with teachers, other educational staff, and through parents and family is the primary responsibility within a school environment.

Job Qualifications

• Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology
• Registered and in good standing with ACSLPA
• Two or more years of experience would be considered an asset
  
  

Job Responsibilities and Activities

• Multi-disciplinary team participation and individual program development (IPP/ISP)
• Administrate, score, and interpret standardized speech and language assessments
• Conduct speech and language therapy within the context of typical classroom activities
• Direct and assist students in performing daily classroom routines
• Participate in Individual Program Planning (IPP) Collaborate to develop and model broad based strategies that focus on integration of Speech and Language development within the daily functioning of classroom/school environments
• Professional Development focused on supporting staff development and increasing knowledge for Division
• Model inclusive, broad based strategies for Teachers, Facilitators, Parents and EA’s in the classroom.
• Monitor children’s progress and advise on strategies for assessing students’ achievement of curricular outcomes in grades 1-6
• Assist and provide support to the team in the identification of children who qualify for Program Unit Funding
• Develop/extend partnerships with the Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Community and connect SLP programming and resources
  
  

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. FMCSD will contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office.

Only those applications considered for interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.