Speech-language Pathologist

District Overview

Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives, the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7,000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria, BC, the district has a well established reputation of excellent student achievement as well as a culture of caring and respect. The collaborative working environment in Saanich is a core strength and has been a foundation for ongoing school improvement and meeting the diverse needs of all students. Parent and community satisfaction with Saanich schools is extremely high.

Position Overview

The Saanich School District is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist starting September 1, 2023 for a 0.7 temporary contract to June 30, 2024.

The successful applicant will possess a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent academic training. He/she must be eligible for registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. Experience in the public school setting is an asset. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle is required.

How to Apply

We thank applicants for their interest, however, only those

selected for interview will be contacted.

**Job Description**:
District Speech-Language Pathologist

School District No. 63 (Saanich)

**Speech-Language Pathologists will demonstrate**:
A knowledge of speech-language pathology theory, assessment and intervention strategies and practices;
The ability to deliver service to communicatively impaired students in a manner that recognizes and reflects a range of service delivery models;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, other professionals and support workers;
The ability to work independently and establish priorities for service to several schools in highly demanding situations;
A knowledge and commitment to the consultative, collaborative process in working with school teams, parents and other relevant people;
Ongoing professional development as specified by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals.

The Speech-Language Pathologists will support the primary goal of the speech-language services program in supporting students with communication impairments by:
Coordinating their speech-language services with the teams in their assigned schools;
Identifying, assessing and evaluating those children suspected of having significant communicative impairment;
Planning, developing, providing and/or directing appropriate and effective intervention programs;
Providing ongoing monitoring of children with communicative disorders through informal and formal assessments, and giving suggestions for management at home and in the classroom;
Collaborating with school teams to support language goals in the curriculum (e.g. team teaching, I.E.P. Adaptations and modifications);
Communicating with parents to discuss their child's progress and methods of creating an atmosphere conducive to good communication;
Acting as supportive personnel and counsel for school teams to better understand the needs of the children who are identified as communicatively impaired;
Performing those recording and reporting tasks necessary to maintain effective communication with all involved in the child's program.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Speech-Language Pathologists must have the following qualifications:
Eligible for membership in the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals;
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized university;
Recent experience in a school setting is preferred.