Speech & Language Pathologist - Nanaimo, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Nanaimo, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Speech and Language Pathologist

Assignment: 1.0 FTE, Continuing, Commencing Immediately. We are willing to consider part-time or lower FTE assignments.

Location:

Multiple school sites
**Your Work

Speech and language services are those services provided by speech and language pathologists within a multidisciplinary framework designed to support students whose education is adversely affected by oral communication challenges.

Speech and language services include a full range of K-7 supports encompassing prevention, identification and assessment, direct instruction for students (individually, in classroom settings, or in small groups as appropriate), consultation, collaboration with educators and support staff regarding the student's needs in the classroom and other school environments, in-service training, and information sharing with families and other agencies.

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides a coordinated and integrated array of support services that include:

Being an active member of the school-based team to assist with problem solving, and program planning;
Utilizing both formal and informal measures to evaluate a student's abilities relative to established norms, school expectations, the classroom environment and the student's needs. The information obtained is related to other assessment/planning activities undertaken as part of the student's educational program within the district's response to intervention (RTI) framework;
Providing support(s) within the RTI tiered model while focusing efforts within the classroom environment and ensuring that all tier 2 work is generalized to the tier 1 environment;
Assisting educators, support staff, parents and specific students in understanding and codelivering support for students with communication challenges;
Informing parents/guardians and educators of assessment results, involving them in developing plans for intervention, and assisting with monitoring and evaluating progress toward goals;
Providing timely and flexible SLP support and services as participating member of the School-Based Team

Your Education and Experience
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Professional Certification:College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (membership is mandatory)
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Education and Training:A Master's Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Pathology
Work experience in a school setting is preferred
Experience and/or training with augmentative communication and assistive technology.
Experience with French Immersion and Aboriginal populations preferred
Possess a vehicle and a valid BC Driver's License

How to apply

Please note:

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

This posting will remain open until a successful applicant is found.

Posted On
April 20, 2023

Closing Date & Time
Ongoing

Job Type
Full Time

Job Category
Teachers, Principals & Superintendents

Job Open To
Management & Professionals

Location
Nanaimo

Salary
Annual range $63,655 - $96,514 plus a comprehensive benefit and pension package

Employment Start Date
Start Immediately

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