Speech Language Pathologist

Northland School Division; Peace River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including life, dental,

Health spending account

Relocation assistance (up to $5,000)

School-year schedule

Job summary

Peace Collaborative Services is seeking a Permanent Speech Language Pathologist to join our emerging multi-disciplinary school team, serving students from Preschool through Grade 12. You will collaborate to integrate student programming with other disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Psychology and for students with visual and/or hearing impairment.

You will provide direct treatment interventions, develop intervention programs, instruct staff and parents, participate in

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
• Valid driver’s license (Travel required).
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop intervention programs and periodically reassess/evaluate them.
• Provide direct treatment interventions to individual children.
• Instruct teachers, assistants, volunteers, and parents in speech-language intervention techniques.
• Participate in case conferences, parent interviews, medical consultations and clinic programming.
• Research and provide consultation.
• Supervise para-professional staff and provide programming input for Educational Assistants.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a quality assurance program.

Skills

Independent work

Self-motivated

ACSLPA registration

Driver's license

Background checks

Pediatric experience

Education

ACSLPA registration/eligibility

Job description

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Peace Collaborative Services

COMPETITION NUMBER: I2324-013

Full-time Permanent Position

An increase or decrease to FTE per week may be considered for the ideal candidate, please note your availability and FTE preference as part of your application.

Effective Immediately

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Peace Collaborative Services (PCS) is a regional organization providing specialized educational support services across six Northwestern Alberta school jurisdictions. Grande Prairie Public School Division employs PCS staff on behalf of jurisdictions in the region.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Peace Collaborative Services is seeking a Permanent Speech Language Pathologist to join our emerging multi-disciplinary school team. As the ideal candidate, you are energetic and enjoy working with children from Preschool through Grade 12. You will work collaboratively to integrate student programming with other disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Psychology and for students with visual and/or hearing impairment.

BEING PART OF OUR DYNAMIC TEAM, YOU WILL:

• HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE – PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL CHILD SERVICES
  
  
  
  • Develop intervention programs, conduct periodic re-assessment/evaluation of individual programs and recommend adjustments as needed
  
  
  • Provide direct treatment intervention to specific children
  
  
  • Instruct teachers, assistants, volunteers and parents in speech language intervention techniques
  
  
  • Participate in case conferences, parent interviews, medical consultations and clinic programming
  
  
  • Research and provide consultation
  
  
  
  


• TAKE A LEADERSHIP ROLE - OVERSEE PROGRAM SERVICES
  
  
  
  • Supervise para-professional staff and provide programming input for Educational Assistants
  
  
  • Provide input into the direction and requirements of the Speech Language Pathology program in various jurisdictions
  
  
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate a quality assurance program
  
  
  • Provide input into annual operating and capital equipment budgets
  
  
  • Provide input into the development and implementation of group programs
  
  
  • Attend staff, department and other meetings as required
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You work well independently and can show initiative


• You are self-motivated, and an enthusiastic learner with excellent problem-solving skills


• Must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)


• Valid driver’s license (Travel required)


• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check


• Pediatric experience is an asset

WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary ($69,820 - $105,759 based on experience)


• Full benefits including life, dental, extended healthcare and health spending account


• Work the school year with school holidays


• Payment of professional dues


• Professional liability insurance


• Reimbursement for moving expenses incurred in order to relocate for the role (up to $5,000)