Speech Language Pathologist

School District #40 (New Westminster); New Westminster; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

New Westminster Schools is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist for a 1.0 FTE temporary position. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of teachers and support staff to deliver inclusive language services within the BC Curriculum framework.

The ideal applicant holds a Master's in Speech Language Pathology, CSHPBC membership, and experience with school-aged populations; strong communication and teamwork are essential, with autism and AAC experience considered assets.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Membership in the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia (CSHPBC).
• Experience working with school-aged population.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with students, parents, teachers and other district staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an asset.
• Training and experience in the area of Assistive Augmentative Communication Technology is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a collaborative team of teachers.
• Understand the BC Curriculum, effective teaching and learning practices, and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Experience with school-aged population

Autism Spectrum Disorder experience (a

Assistive Augmentative Communication (

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Membership in CSHPBC

Job description

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

New Westminster Schools is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist for the following position:

1.0 FTE Temporary Speech Language Pathologist

About New Westminster Schools:

Serving the community of New Westminster, the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 8,000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver, New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life – ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits, high quality public services, and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.
The candidate will be part of, and work closely with, a collaborative team of teachers. An understanding of the BC Curriculum, effective teaching and learning practices, and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Membership in the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia (CSHPBC)
• Experience working with school-aged population
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with students, parents, teachers and other district staff
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an asset
• Training and experience in the are of Assistive Augmentative Communication Technology is an asset

The personnel in this position are accountable in the execution of their assigned duties to the District Principal - Inclusive Education. And, membership in the New Westminster Teachers' Union as an associated professional.

Compensation:

Salary as per Teachers' Collective Agreement. Current salary range is $63,361.00 to $117,583.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement, and only those applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered. New Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however, only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.

The New Westminster School District recognizes and acknowledges the Qayqayt First Nation, as well as all Coast Salish peoples, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, we learn, we play and we do our work.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to [e-mail].

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a First Nations, Metis, or Inuit person.