Speech Language Pathologist

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Required To Commence the 2023/2024 School Year

St. Paul Education invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Speech Language Pathologist. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide effective Speech and Language Therapy services to students in our schools by working collaboratively with students, families, administration, educational staff, and external agencies. Reporting to the Associate Superintendent, the SLP will support and promote the success of all students as part of multidisciplinary teams across the school division. This is a full-time, 10-month continuous position with annual salary, comprehensive benefit plan (including a health & wellness spending account), and pension through the Local Authorities Pension Plan.

Preference Will Be Given To Applicants Who Possess:

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• Membership with Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
• Knowledge of speech and language milestones for children and the ability to establish high levels of trust and rapport with families and educational staff are required.
• Advanced communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of documentation procedures and proficiency with technology.
• Valid driver's license.

Duties Of the Speech-Language Pathologist Will Include:

• Provide universal, targeted, and individualized support and services.
• Collaborate with other members of the Inclusive Education Student Supports team.
• Administer, score and interpret standardized speech-language assessments.
• Contribute to student IPP development and program planning.
• Facilitate professional development for families, teachers and educational assistants.

For more information, contact Ms. Sha-Lyn Tichkowsky, Associate Superintendent, at 780-645-3323, or by email, tichshal@sperd.ca.

Qualified persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to forward their resume by email to Ms. Sha-Lyn Tichkowsky, tichshal@sperd.ca. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector Check and Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

About St. Paul Education

Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.

In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Division’s religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.

We serve 3,833 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 240 FTE teaching staff and 345 support staff.