Speech Language Pathologist (1.0 FTE)

St. Clement's School; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their progressive school division. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives by providing essential support for those with complex communication needs. The successful candidate will engage in assessments, collaborate with community programs, and contribute to classroom-based programming. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to student success, this position promises a fulfilling career within a supportive and diverse educational environment.

Benefits

Flexible Health Benefits

Professional Learning Opportunities

Diversity Emphasis

Long Summer Break

Winter and Spring Breaks

Qualifications

• Experience with school-aged children with complex communication needs.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide programming recommendations.
• Educate parents and staff to support students' communication needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Problem Solving

Time Management

Computer Skills

Emotional Resilience

Education

Masters in Speech-Language Pathology

ACSLPA Certification

Job description

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you!

Who we are and what we value:

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. We strive for learning opportunities that are purposeful, essential, relevant, authentic and responsive while aiming for excellence in achievement. PSD also values trustworthy, respectful relationships that promote resilience as students and staff work towards our Ultimate Goal: Student Success & Well-being.

The Parkland School Division has a Permanent Full-time position for a Speech Language Pathologist (1.0 FTE). Your position will be centralized out of Connections for Learning in Stony Plain, Alberta however this position will require travel to various school sites within the Division to provide supports to students. This posting will remain open until a qualified applicant has been hired, if interested please apply ASAP.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Student-specific assessment, diagnosis and recommendations for programming
• Parent and staff education to support students who have complex communication needs
• Classroom-based programming and supports
• Assistive technology and/or speech generating devices
• Collaboration with community programs
• Maintaining an inventory of materials, assessments, and supplies
• Maintaining appropriate, confidential records, and provide timely reports

Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes and Experience

• Related experience, preferably with school-aged children with complex communication needs
• Additional training/learning in the areas of emergent literacy, emergent numeracy, and using alternative and augmentative communication methods
• Demonstrate knowledge of current evidence-based practices in the area of speech-language pathology
• Have a track record of being a team player and community minded
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination
• Good physical health
• The ability to deal with the emotional and mental stress of working with students with complex needs in a school setting
• Strong computer skills
• Be committed to your own learning
• Have excellent time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited school of speech language pathology
• ACSLPA certification
• Valid driver's license

Physical Demands

The Speech Language Pathologist may be required to routinely lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Sometimes, heavier lifting may be required to help children move into and out of wheelchairs. Speech Language Pathologists may also use mechanical lifts for students.

Ability to work with students in a variety of positions (i.e. sit on Chair or floor, kneel, stand, bend or reach to assist.

Ability to walk easily, maneuver stairs and move from one position or place to another with sufficient ease to respond to student need in a timely manner.

Ability to assist with student transfer (i.e. floor-chair, standing, sit, standing transfers as needed per weight of student.

Working Conditions
Speech Language Pathologistswork indoors except when supervising children outdoors or going on field trips.

Speech Language Pathologists may have the same holiday schedule as therapists, including a long summer break as well as winter and spring breaks. However, they work on a ten-month contract basis and therefore are not paid during the summer months.

The scheduled hours to be worked will be determined by each specific position.

This position may require the use of a personal vehicle as per job posting.

Additional Information
Speech LanguagePathologists must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students, parents, therapists and other staff.

This position requires an original copy of a current clean criminal record check with vulnerable sector and an original copy of a child intervention record check.

This position is covered by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 5543

Hours of Work: 35 hours/week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: $65.50-$70.62/hr (Pay Group 9)

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