Speech Language Pathologist

MFNERC-Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Compensatory Time-Off

Reduced Summer Hours

Professional Development

Extended Health & Dental

Job summary

MFNERC-Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to join an interdisciplinary school-based team in Manitoba. You will provide assessment, programming and therapeutic intervention, and consultative services to First Nations schools to enhance access to academics.

The role requires a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, CASLPM registration, a School Clinical Certificate, and strong cross-cultural communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• CASLPM registration (full or provisional) required.
• Permanent or provisional School Clinical Certificate required.
• Knowledge of Manitoba curriculum frameworks and inclusive education models preferred.
• Experience working in First Nations education environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, programming and therapeutic intervention for students.
• Deliver consultative services within the three-tiered service delivery model.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents/caregivers and other professionals to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CASLPM Registration (full or provisional)

School Clinical Certificate (Permanent or provisional)

Job description

The Speech-Language Pathologist functions as a member of an interdisciplinary school-based team of professionals and is responsible for providing specialized communication-related services to First Nations schools in Manitoba. This will include assessment, programming and therapeutic intervention, and consultative services within the three-tiered service delivery model to enhance access to academics and participation in school.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology;
• Full or provisional registrant with the College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM);
• Permanent or provisional School Clinical Certificate;
• Familiarity with the Manitoba curriculum frameworks and strategies for implementation, including the four current inclusive special education models;
• Knowledge of Manitoba First Nations education development and reforms and socio-economic conditions of First Nations;
• Appreciation and respect for First Nations’ self-determination and education reform strategies;
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work in a First Nations environment;
• Fluency in a First Nations language is considered an asset;
• Familiarity with federal and provincial legislation;
• Ability to relate and communicate with children, parents/caregivers, and other professionals;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in technical and plain language writing;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals
• Computer proficiency;
• Possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License and a reliable vehicle; and -
• Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector check and Child Abuse Registry check.

Benefits Include:

• Retention and Recruitment Incentive Bonus
• Compensatory Time-Off for Travel
• Reduced Summer Hours without Reduced Pay
• Opportunity for Professional Development
• Extended Health, Dental, Critical Illness, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Employee Assistance Program

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at time of submission.

Please visit our website www.mfnerc.org for complete MFNERC Employment Listing.

Pay: CA$81,128.00 - CA$119,611.00 per year + BONUS