SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools - School District 68; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is hiring a Speech and Language Pathologist to support K-7 students facing oral communication challenges. The role involves direct instruction, collaboration with educators, and providing assessments within a multidisciplinary framework. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology and be registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Pathology required.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Valid BC Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with communication challenges.
• Engage in problem-solving and program planning with school-based teams.
• Evaluate students' abilities and inform parents and educators of progress.

Skills

Assessment and Evaluation

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Flexible Support Delivery

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

Professional Certification from College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia

Job description

Speech and Language Pathologist

Speech and language services are those services provided by speech and language pathologists within a multidisciplinary framework designed to support students whose education is adversely affected by oral communication challenges.

Speech and language services include a full range of K-7 supports encompassing prevention, identification and assessment, direct instruction for students (individually, in classroom settings, or in small groups as appropriate), consultation, collaboration with educators and support staff regarding the student's needs in the classroom and other school environments, in-service training, and information sharing with families and other agencies.

Assignment 1: 0.3 FTE Temporary, Commencing September 2025 - June 30, 2026 or return of incumbent

Assignment 2: 0.6 FTE Temporary, commencing September 2025 - January 3, 2026 or return of incumbent.

Location: Multiple school sites

Your Work

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides a coordinated and integrated array of support services that include:

• Being an active member of the school-based team to assist with problem solving, and program planning;
• Utilizing both formal and informal measures to evaluate a student's abilities relative to established norms, school expectations, the classroom environment and the student's needs. The information obtained is related to other assessment/planning activities undertaken as part of the student's educational program within the district’s response to intervention (RTI) framework;
• Providing support(s) within the RTI tiered model while focusing efforts within the classroom environment and ensuring that all tier 2 work is generalized to the tier 1 environment;
• Assisting educators, support staff, parents and specific students in understanding and co-delivering support for students with communication challenges;
• Informing parents/guardians and educators of assessment results, involving them in developing plans for intervention, and assisting with monitoring and evaluating progress toward goals;
• Providing timely and flexible SLP support and services as participating member of the School-Based Team
  
  

Your Education And Experience

Professional Certification: College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (membership is mandatory)

Education and Training

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Pathology
• Work experience in a school setting.
• Experience and/or training with augmentative communication and assistive technology.
• Possess a vehicle and a valid BC Driver’s License
• Experience with French Immersion and Aboriginal populations preferred
  
  

How To Apply

To submit your application to the job posting please click the “APPLY” button.

Applications should include a cover letter, a detailed personal résumé, proof of registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Professional, all transcripts, contact information for three supervisory references, and any other relevant supporting documentation. (If you are unable to provide any of the required documents with your initial application, insert a page indicating your intention to be able to complete the submission.)

Please note: Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. This posting will remain open until a successful applicant is found.

If you have questions or require assistance with this application process, please contact the Customer Care department at MakeAFuture at 1 866 806 6851 or [e-mail]