Speech-language Pathologist
3 months ago
Position:
Speech-Language Pathologist
(S-LP)
Contract Type:
Full-Time; 10-month position
Duration of Position:
Immediately - June 28, 2023; with the possibility of extension
Location & Level:
Grasslands
Public Schools (multiple locations across division)
Location of School:
Brooks, AB
Application close date:
As soon as a suitable applicant pool has been established
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Treaty Acknowledgement
We wish to acknowledge Treaty 7 territory - the ancestral and traditional territory of the
Blackfoot Confederacy:
Kainai, Piikani and Siksika as well as the Tsuu T'ina First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations.
We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us.
We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.
At Grasslands Public Schools we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team that thrives on a foundation of:Student Learning
School + Community Relationships
Inclusive + Healthy Environments
At Grasslands Public Schools we look for people who are passionate about being a part of a collaborative team with a strong sense of culture driven by welcoming, caring and respectful learning and working relationships; supporting student learning and achievement; fostering an inclusive and healthy work environment; and value the connection of school and community.
Members of our multidisciplinary teamwork the school year calendar, providing them with breaks at Christmas, Easter and for the summer.
Job
Responsibilities:
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the S-LP will:
consult with school-based staff, families and district personnel to provide a continuum of speech and language services to students from Pre-K - grade 12
conduct screenings and assessments using formal and informal speech and language measures
communicate and interpret results to team members
provide recommendations for universal, targeted and specialized services based on data gathered
prepare written assessment reports upon request
provide consultation to teachers regarding speech and communication goals for students' IPPs
collaborate to provide school and system level professional development to build system capacity around teaching students with communication needs
provide teachers with classroom-based supports based on individual and group needs
work closely with school-based therapy assistants to ensure ongoing treatment for student requiring targeted and specialized services
supervise and oversee the work of Speech-Language Assistants
collaborate with district support service team to provide effective ongoing supports to schools
support students, staff and parents with programming and instruction in the use of augmentative or alternative communication systems
Educational Requirements and Certifications:
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent
Previous school-based collaborative work considered an asset
Registered member with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologist (ACSLPS)
Eligibility for an Alberta teaching certificate considered an asset
Previous school-based collaborative work considered an asset
Successful applicants will be required to submit before start date:
Current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), and Child Intervention Check
Original document reported within the last 6 months of hire date; condition of employment
- Applicants cannot work before a clear CRC with VSC and Child Intervention Check has been provided and approved*Valid class 5 driving license
Post-secondary transcripts and relevant verification of education/training
Contacts for three (3) professional references
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