Description
NISGA'A SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92
Internal/External Competition #26-12
K-12 Teacher
Speech Language Pathologist
New Aiyansh, Nisga'a School District No. 92
The Nisga'a School District No. 92 is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to work with students from Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a variety of complex needs.
Located in the majestic Nass Valley in Northwestern British Columbia, the Nisga'a School District encompasses the traditional treaty territory of the Nisga'a Nation. This region offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor exploration and deep cultural engagement, making it a unique place to live, learn, and lead.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will work well within the team of Learning Support Teachers, school staff, school Principals, and the District Vice Principal for Inclusive Education. The candidate will also collaborate with the Provincial Schools Outreach team. This assignment will include diagnosing and treating speech, language and communication disorders, as well as providing training and education to teachers, support staff, and caregivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Strong commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated teaching ability.
- Comprehensive understanding of curriculum coupled with demonstrated ability to interpret curriculum appropriately to accommodate individual differences.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement a variety of assessment practices to measure and monitor student progress effectively.
- Strategies to identify speech language difficulties early, understand obstacles to learning, and implement effective intervention to maximize academic success.
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed pedagogy and practice with a focus on improving social communication; crisis intervention; and advocacy for students.
- Maintain open communication with students, parents, teachers and other professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.
- Develop and implement programs and interventions to address specific student needs.
- Conduct workshops and presentations on topics such as speech/language development, supporting students with communication challenges, and implementing evidence-based practices in the classroom.
- Actively participate in all four schools' School Based Teams
- Experience working within a school context
- Masters in Speech and Language Pathology.
- Knowledge of the K-12
- Successful completion of the SAC Clinical Certification Program.
- Registered membership with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC (CSHHPBC).
- Knowledge and successful experience in working with children designated in a low incidence category.
- Successful experience in working with special needs students and their families.
- Successful experience in assisting with the development of Individualized Education Plans.
- Ability to provide a wide variety of speech/language services to students with many different needs.
- An ability to demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to the needs and demands of the profession.
- A willingness to be involved in professional development, with an ongoing commitment to learn and implement new methodologies and strategies.
- An ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff to enhance the school as a learning community.
- Leadership and strategic insight, fostering effective school and community relations
- Expertise in implementing BC Curriculum and research-based strategies, with a focus on SLP integration to enhance student learning
- Commitment to student engagement, and continuous improvement through data-driven accountability systems
- Experience in administering assessments to inform instructional practices and set district achievement goals
- Deep respect for diversity, with a commitment to reconciliation and integrating Indigenous perspectives, particularly Nisga'a culture and history
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of positively influencing behavior and fostering collaborative environments
- Superior work ethic and social emotional competencies, excellent reflective judgment, and commitment to building effective learning communities
- Confidence and proficiency in using instructional organizers, concepts, and strategies that actively engage all students in learning.
Interested applications are invited to submit the following to:
- A detailed resume and cover letter
- A minimum of three references, including one from a current/recent supervisor
- A one-page statement outlining your philosophy on learning and leadership, with a focus on action and impact
For further clarification please contact Bryce Recsky, Director of Instruction, brecsky@nisgaa.bc.ca
This posting will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Nisga'a School District, only those who are short-listed will be contacted.
Competition #26-12
Attention: Human Resource Department
Nisga'a School District No. 92
PO Box 240, New Aiyansh, BC V0J 1A0
Email: hr@nisgaa.bc.ca
