Casual On call Education Assistant (Tofino/Ucluelet)
West Coast · Port Alberni, B.C. · Contract / term · Casual / on call
School District 70 Pacific Rim is anticipating vacancies for the following position:
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Job description
The Speech Language Pathologist works as a member of school-based teams, problem solving and assisting schools to provide tiered services for students. Service is primarily focused on elementary students and the early years. The Speech Language Pathologist s also plans and oversees the work of Communication Disorder Assistants (CDA)
The Speech Language Pathologist is a part of the district Student Services Department and collaborates to plan for the provision of effective non-categorical services to diverse students in the district.
Duties
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Collaborate and consult with members of School Based Teams at assigned schools.
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Liaise with teachers and paraprofessionals to plan, implement and coach Tier 1 strategies .
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Support student ’ s communication skill development in small group settings .
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Provide direct support to students with intensive speech/language delays or disorders .
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Conduct formal and informal assessment as required , including district-wide Kindergarten screening.
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Work as a member of the Student Services department to enhance services and collaborate on evolving practices in district services .
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Provide training to Education Assistants and School teams on professional development days
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Adhere to codes of professional practice both for Speech Language Pathologists and the partne rship with SLP A s.
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Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and outside agencies as appropriate .
Qualifications:
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Experience working with st udents in pre -school and K through 12
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Experience working with students having complex needs in an educational setting
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A thorough knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
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Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology
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Eligibility for registration or current membership with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia (CSHBC)
Interested applicants to email application package to Director of Human Resources, hr@sd70.bc.ca.
About this occupation
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.
Typical duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Audiologists
- Develop and administer audiometric tests and examinations using specialized instruments and electronic equipment to diagnose and evaluate the degree and type of patients' hearing impairment
- Plan and implement habilitation/rehabilitation programs for patients, including selection, fitting and adjustment of amplification devices, such as hearing aids, balance retraining exercises, and teaching speech (lip) reading
- Educate and counsel patients and families regarding the nature, extent, impact and implications of hearing loss and treatment
- Establish personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Usual requirements
- Audiologists require a master's degree in audiology.
- Speech-language pathologists require a master's degree in speech-language pathology.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for audiologists and speech-language pathologists in Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
- Membership in the national association, Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, is usually required.
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What you’ll do
Collaborate and consult with school-based teams. Liaise with teachers and paraprofessionals to plan, implement, and coach Tier 1 strategies. Support students' communication skill development in small group settings. Provide direct support to students with intensive speech and language delays or disorders. Conduct formal and informal assessments, including district-wide Kindergarten screening. Plan and enhance student services within the district. Oversee the work of Communication Disorder Assistants. Provide professional development and training to Education Assistants and school teams. Adhere to professional practice codes. Communicate and collaborate with staff, students, parents, and outside agencies
What you’ll need
Experience working with preschool and K-12 students. Experience working with students with complex needs in an educational setting. Thorough knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication systems. Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Eligibility for registration or current membership with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia