SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools - School District 68; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional school district in the Regional District of Nanaimo seeks a Speech and Language Pathologist to support students facing communication challenges. The role involves assessment, collaboration with teachers, and providing intervention support within a school setting. Applicants must hold a Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and certification from the relevant professional body. This temporary position offers a prorated salary based on a full-time range of $60,832 – $109,713.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is required.
• Experience with augmentative communication and assistive technology is advantageous.
• Preference for experience with French Immersion and Aboriginal populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide supports within the RTI tiered model.
• Assist educators and parents in understanding communication challenges.
• Evaluate student's abilities and involve parents in intervention plans.

Skills

Support of students with communication challenges

Collaboration with educators

Assessment of students abilities

Knowledge of RTI framework

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology

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

Job description

Overview

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

.03 FTE, Temporary, ending June 30, 2026 or return of incumbent

Location

To be determined

Salary

The salary for this 0.30 FTE position is prorated based on a full-time annual salary range of $60,832 – $109,713.

Position Summary

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.

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