Speech and Language Pathologist

QUALICUM SCHOOL DISTRICT

Yath ćisum / Always growing / Grandissons ensemble

Assignment: Speech and Language Pathologist

The assignment may change due to the itinerant nature of the position or to meet the needs of the school's educational program, grade organization, and/or enrollment.

0.60 FTE TEMPORARY

Commencing as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Assist teachers in planning for developmentally responsive learning experiences which reflect the unique needs of learners;
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and outside agencies as appropriate;
• Work in consultation with Case Managers in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for students who require additional support;
• Integrate use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to support teaching and learning;
• Work in collaboration with classroom teachers to plan for modification or adaptation of curriculum to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Speech and Language Pathology;
• Registration with the BC College of Speech and Hearing professionals;
• Experience and training in working with a variety of student learning needs;
• Experience working in the school system;
• Experience in the diagnosis and remediation of learning difficulties in early learners;
• Experience in remediation of language deficits and disabilities;
• Training and experience with implementing augmentative communication programs, including computer technology;
• Experience in the diagnosis and remediation of speech and language impairments in school-aged children;
• Experience in implementing a variety of methods and instructional strategies in support of phonemic awareness and beginning reading;
• Experience in adapting and modifying curriculum to meet individual student needs;
• Experience in the use of assessment tools for the purpose of planning effective instruction and intervention.

For further information, please contact Denise Kinney, Human Resources Assistant, at ( or .

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

This job is classed under Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (NOC 31112) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Audiologists diagnose, evaluate and treat individuals with peripheral and central hearing loss, tinnitus and balance problems. Speech-language pathologists diagnose, assess and treat human communication disorders including speech, fluency, language, voice and swallowing disorders. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists are employed in hospitals, community and public health centres, extended care facilities, day clinics, rehabilitation centres and educational institutions, or may work in private practice. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

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