Speech-language Pathologist - Edmonton, Canada - Sturgeon School Division

Sturgeon School Division

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sturgeon Public School Division is currently seeking a
Full‐Time Permanent Speech Language Pathologist for our SHINE Beyond Limits team. Reporting to the Coordinator of Specialized Services, the Speech Language Pathologist functions as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide family centeredservices in home and community.

SHINE Beyond Limits (Supporting Hope In Natural Environments) is:

A branch of Sturgeon Public Schools
A service provider for Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), providing supports and services to families of children with extraordinary needs in prekindergarten to grade 1
The SHINE office is located within Gibbons School
Provides specialized support for the family and the child to compliment learning and functioning in the home and community
Service delivery is flexible and may include in person or virtual support as well as direct consultation to connect and/or partner with other resources and programs

SHINE Beyond Limits empowers and builds capacity through family centered services that create hope and possibilities.

Family centered service delivery reinforces the importance of viewing the family and child as an entire unit and respecting the values, cultural background, and unique needs of each family.

Our services focus on the priorities and functioning of the family and on related activities that are most meaningful to them.

This is non-educational programming and geared to support skill development, participation, and functioning in meaningful day-to-day activities and experiences that will assist students in both their life and educational journey.

Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Working within a multidisciplinary team to determine best interventions, supports, and program planning for children with complex needs and their families
Support families with alternative augmentative communication options and implementation of such options in home and community
Ensure all reporting is submitted accurately for funding purposes
Collaborate with other Speech Language Pathologists at the school to ensure consistency of practice in both school and home

Qualifications and Requirements:

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent from a recognized school of Speech & Language Pathology
Must be eligible for membership with ACSLPA and Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC)
Experience working with pediatric augmentative communication assessment and intervention
Valid Driver's License required as daily travel to family homes and communities is required

Sturgeon Public Schools offers a competitive hourly range of $ $58.39 based on experience and education as well as a comprehensive benefits package, as per the General Employment Conditions.

Hours of work are 8:30am - 5:00pm; 40 hours per week; with flexibility for some evening work as well.

ABOUT STURGEON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Sturgeon Public Schools prides itself on doing things a little differently. Our schools are special places, where an open and collaborative relationship with parents and the rural community enhances the quality of our education and sees our students thrive. We support the entire individual, providing diverse specialty programming that inspires and develops each student, while maintaining caring schools that make our youth feel safe, secure, and accepted.

With a strong focus on literacy and a willingness to embrace technology to support learning - our unique approach to education equips students with the right skills, knowledge, and characteristics to succeed in the 21st century.

New Employees to Sturgeon Public Schools are required to provide a clear, recent (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector included (from your local RCMP) prior to the commencement of employment.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$45.31-$58.39 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: