Description
(www.sd64.bc.ca)
The District Speech and Language Pathologist will:
• Coordinate Speech-Language Services with school teams
• Collaborate with school teams in support of IEP development and curriculum delivery for students who require Speech Language services i.e. team teaching, IEP adaptations and modifications
• Foster the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills by utilizing a variety of communications techniques, instructional skills, and teaching methodologies
• Integrate information and communication technologies to support teaching and learning
• Work with the Multidisciplinary Team and Learning Services team members to provide support services across the district
• Establish, with School Based Teams, a method of service delivery that includes caseload selection and scheduling, record keeping, evaluating programs, developing instructional materials and scheduling and supervising speech-language assistant
Necessary Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology (or in progress)
• Registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
• Eligibility for membership in the British Columbia Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA) and/or Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC);
• Proven ability to integrate the use of technology to support an effective learning environment
• Ability to carry out a variety of informal and formal educational assessments, including classroom observation and curriculum-based assessments
• Current experience in positive behaviour support systems
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and parents and a commitment to work on team goals for the improvement of student achievement
• Exemplary experience working in inclusive environments supporting learning for all students
• Class 4/5 driver’s license, safe driving record and use of personal vehicle
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with external agencies and inter-agency case management
• Exemplary experience with assessment, program planning, intervention and consultation as a speech language pathologist in the public school system
• Commitment to professional growth
Review of applications received will commence as applications are received.
Please include with application:
• Letter of application
• Current resume or portfolio with supporting documents that ensures qualifications are met or exceeded for this position
• Names of three professional referees including their addresses, phone numbers and email addresses
Please note: incomplete applications will not be considered.
Thank you to all who apply; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.