Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Permanent 37.5 hours per week.

Competition # 3781

The Chinook School Division is proud to serve over 6,000 students in 60 schools, with over 1,000 collegial and student‑centered teachers and support staff. We are a vibrant and progressive school division located within Saskatchewan's great Southwest. Our Division is committed to our guiding principles; Communication, Shared Responsibility, Positive Relationships and Ongoing Monitoring and Improvement. The Division affirms the right of all students and staff to be contributing members of a school community that is safe, caring and respectful of all people.

Chinook is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in our schools and workplace as indicated in AP 176. Successful candidates are expected to:

- understand the importance of supporting a welcoming environment;

- present a positive attitude towards inclusion and diversity;

- identify opportunities to support inclusion and diversity;

- take meaningful action.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

The successful candidate will provide direct and consultative services to the school‑age population with speech and language delays and disorders and related concerns. Responsibilities will include providing education and training to parents, associated professionals, and paraprofessionals regarding speech and language development and disorders. The SLP will work in collaboration with other disciplines (Educational Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and Student Services Coordinators) to provide comprehensive team services. This position will be based within the K to 12 school system. The successful candidate will have a commitment to the vision, mission, principles and goals of the Chinook School Division.

Desired Qualifications:

- Masters degree, or equivalent, in Speech‑Language Pathology.

- Eligible for registration with SASLPA.

- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

- Motivation to work both independently and as a part of a team.

- Superior interpersonal, communication, and assessment skills.

- Interest in children and associated speech and language delays and disorders.

Duties (may include but are not limited to the following):

- Collaborate in transition needs of students with communication needs.

- Participate in school‑based screening of students new to a school.

- Communicate with school personnel and parents regarding individual assessment and programming. This includes but is not limited to needs associated with communication delays and disorders, as well as intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, sensory impairment, behavioural issues or learning disabilities.

- Provide direct, small group, and large group intervention and instruction.

- Consult with parents, teachers, students, and community agencies regarding the communication needs of students.

- Provide staff development and training and assist with program monitoring and evaluation.

Benefits:

- Defined Benefit Pension Plan

- Employee benefit package

- Positive work environment

- Salary $78,831.50 to $116,040.10 based on experience

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been found.

For more information about this position please contact Kevin Kleisinger, Superintendent of Learning, at 306‑778‑9200. Please submit your application to the attention of Ken Garinger, Superintendent of Human Resources.

Please note: all successful applicants must agree to a Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of employment.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

By virtue of the submission of the application, the applicant agrees that the Director or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

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