Therapeutic Assistant

Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 50,000 students and 5,000 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

**Therapeutic Assistant (7) - Speech Language**:
**Requisition ID**: 9582**Hours Per Week**: 31.5**Position**: Existing**FTE**: 0.9**Department**: Speech Language Pathology**No Months Per Year**: 10**Position Status**: Temporary**Employee Group**: Unifor**Rate of Pay**: $36,333 to $51,309**Posting Closing Date**: 1/31/25- Speech Language.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan and implement programs/strategies with specific students and or groups of students within the classroom environment as outlined by the specialist and classroom team;
- Plan and implement small and large group strategies/activities within the classroom environment that support the development skills of identified students;
- Develop materials related to varied programs/strategies as determined by the Therapeutic Specialist;
- Provide support to families by assisting with home program preparation, modeling, and monitoring;
- Monitor, record, and provide feedback;
- Monitor the effectiveness of programs/strategies designed to meet specific objectives;
- Develop and maintain specific notes for the Therapeutic Specialist and classroom team regarding students’ progress and response to current program/strategies;
- Share information with the classroom teaching team regarding planned strategies/programs and communicate with the Therapeutic Specialist to determine the appropriate level for programming and additional follow-up required;
- Model/discuss strategies and supports as appropriate with the classroom team;
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members to implement strategies;
- Conduct screenings to facilitate interpretation of results;
- Assist in administering informal/formal screening tools to gather information;
- Assist with preparing materials and scheduling activities, as directed by the Therapeutic Specialist or Assistant Manager (e.g. summer treatment programming);
- Perform checks and maintenance of equipment and materials, including cleaning and organizing of materials room;
- Assist with Therapeutic Specialist operations such as scheduling, record keeping, safety/maintenance of equipment, and monitoring inventory (e.g. screening and assessment protocols).

**Qualifications**:

- Speech Language Assistant/Rehabilitation diploma from a recognized institution, plus three years directly related pediatric experience;
- Supportive Personnel Membership with the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) and/or Therapist Assistant Association of Alberta (THAAA) is required;
- Early learning specialization (knowledge and courses related to child development, environments, etc.);
- Knowledge of normal speech development, language, and literacy principles; learning through play principles and communication disorders;
- General knowledge of inclusion principles and practices, and 21st Century educational skills;
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Office 365, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer;
- Advanced verbal and written skills
- in English including digital literacies;
- Good communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a friendly/positive attitude are essential;
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams;
- Good self-reflection skills and ability to quickly adjust to feedback;
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and work within tight timelines;
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence decisions;
- Ability to travel to various sites in the City of Edmonton.

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.