0.40 Fte Term Speech Language Pathologist

5 months ago

Nelson, Canada School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) Full time

School District #8 (Kootenay Lake) is located in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada and serves the Lower Kootenay Band and the communities of Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Crawford Bay, Creston, Wynndel, Yahk, Nelson, Salmo, South Slocan, Winlaw, Slocan, and the surrounding rural areas. Our area is beautiful, vibrant, a fantastic place to raise children, has a world-renowned arts and entertainment community, and easily accesses a variety of amazing outdoor pursuits.

Kootenay Lake School District serves the learning needs of approximately 4700 students in several diverse communities and in an array of learning environments throughout the Kootenays. Our visionary, creative team of approximately 900 staff focuses on providing the best opportunities for students and their families. Our mission is to inspire and support each learner to thrive in a caring learning environment.

The School Board Office is located in Nelson, B.C. Our schools are dispersed geographically and range in size and composition:

- 13 elementary schools
- 1 middle school
- 1 K-10 school
- 4 secondary schools
- 2 K-12 schools
- online learning and blended programs
- an extensive array of program options, including Aboriginal Education, Late French Immersion, Outdoor Programs, and a strong International Program.

The annual pay range for a full time teacher is $61,522 to $108,126, with placement on the range based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.

As part of School District 8 - Kootenay Lake’s Inclusive Education Team, and reporting to the Director of Instruction: Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, the District requires a talented Speech Language Pathologist to provide a full range of Speech and language services to students in the Slocan Valley.

Speech and language services include a range of supports encompassing prevention, identification and assessment, direct instruction for students (in classroom settings, in small groups, or individually as appropriate). SLPs engage in consultation, collaboration with educators and support staff regarding students’ needs in the classroom and other school environments, in-service training, and information sharing with families and other agencies.

Specific Responsibilities

Providing SLP services to students:

- Work is primarily centered in grades K-3; however, there may be responsibilities (per the District Based and/or School Based Team) with children/youth with complex needs at higher grades
- Communicate and work collaboratively with other professionals including school staff, school-based teams, and Inclusive Education staff
- Utilizing both formal and informal measures to evaluate a student's abilities in regard to speech, language and communication development
- Communicate assessment results to parents/guardians and educators regularly, involving them in decision making around supports
- Providing support(s) which includes classroom education and capacity building, and focused group and individual interventions
- Provide support with the implementation of effective strategies to support literacy in grades K-3 (ie - Early Literacy Profile assessment and strategy implementation or other literacy supports such as Heggerty and UFLI)
- Create goals for students and oversee implementation of intervention via Inclusion Support teachers, classroom teachers, and Education Assistants
- Assist in the creation and monitoring of IEP goals
- Provide recommendations for and assist in set up and implementation of AAC systems
- Ensure appropriate documentation and reporting is maintained for student files
- Initiate referrals, when necessary, to other district staff, agencies and community professionals in collaboration with the school teams
- Providing educational training and in-services for school district staff, community partners and families
- Other related tasks as required

Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Speech/Language Pathology
- Eligibility for BC College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals membership (must join if not already a member)
- Successful experience working with school age children - particularly in grades K-3 and students with complex needs
- Willingness to work in a collaborative environment to collaboratively design and implement interventions for Speech and Language development
- Experience with and knowledge of alternative and augmentative communication systems
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Valid BC driver's license and use of personal vehicle
- Ability to participate in meetings within and beyond the regular school day to support learning
- Ability to plan and facilitate in-services or collaboration sessions with educators and Education Assistants within and beyond the regular school day

We appreciate all interest in this position however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted by the District.

This position is part of the col

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