Description
The Division
Pembina Hills School Division provides education to approximately 3800 students in 15 community schools in north central Alberta. PHSD also provides education to over 10,000 students from within and beyond our borders through our online school Vista Virtual School. For more information on our remarkable Division, please visit our website at www.pembinahills.ca
The Position
As the successful candidate, you will work as part of a team in delivering support services to children in preschool, school, home and community environments, with the majority of the first year of the assignment targeting preschool and kindergarten students. Along with speech language pathologists, your collaborative team would include psychologists, behaviour specialists and special educators, in addition to other occupational therapists.
This position is based on the school calendar, with extended time off at Christmas, Easter and the summer. There is also in frequent group consultation and access to numerous regional and national professional development activities. Hours of work will be Monday-Friday at 7.5 hours/day following the school calendar.
Provides universal, targeted and individualized supports and services as a member of the School Linked Team
Supports the Child and Family Centered approach to the delivery of services that views the whole family including the child as the focus
Engages parents as active partners at home and in planning and decision making
Provides a flexible approach to service delivery adjusting to the diverse and changing needs of the child and family
Supports and develops a strength based model of services
Promotes mental health and wellness
Provides consultative supports and services that promote inclusion and well-being in the areas of: communication skills, social language, literacy skills, as well as low and high tech augmentative communication.
Promotes engagement and participation in literacy and numeracy by reducing barriers to learning
Delivers services to several school districts in the region
Delivers supports and services in a geographic area that serves the areas of Westlock and Athabasca areas as well as smaller communities in between these locations
The Candidate:
Completion of master's degree in Speech Language Pathology
Eligibility to register with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Consideration would also be given to hiring the applicant as an SLP aide while completing the registration process
Have a valid driver’s license
Be available to travel and have access to a vehicle
For further information, please contact:
Rob McGarva (Director of Student Services) 780-674-8506 or rob.mcgarva@pembinahills.ca
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
There are inherent risks in the work employees do throughout Pembina Hills School Division (PHSD). All staff are to be prepared to satisfactorily manage the inherent risks encountered in their work. PHSD staff are responsible for advising their Supervisors of unknown risks encountered relating directly to their work. Staff are expected to cooperate in ensuring workplace health and safety in a caring and respectful educational setting.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your resume should include a list of references with permission for Pembina Hills School Division to contact any or all references.
Original Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector (dated within one year) must be provided prior to employment.
Original Intervention Record Check (dated within one year) - issued by Child & Family Services Authority must be provided prior to employment.
Verification of Education and relative experience is required.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
