T2627-442 1.0 FTE Temporary Speech Language Pathologist

School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together.

We invite applications for the position of:

• 1.0 FTE Speech-Language Pathologist (K-12)

Position Overview:

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) supports students with communication needs in inclusive educational settings across the district. Working collaboratively with school teams, families, and community partners, the SLP provides assessment, consultation, intervention, and capacity-building services that enhance students' communication, participation, learning, and access to the curriculum.

The SLP works within a collaborative, strengths-based, and student-centred framework to identify communication needs, develop appropriate supports, and build the capacity of educators and families to promote student success. As a member of multidisciplinary and school-based teams, the SLP contributes specialized expertise in speech, language, social communication, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and communication disorders that impact educational participation.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting speech-language assessments to identify student communication strengths and needs.
• Administering and interpreting formal and informal assessment measures and preparing comprehensive reports.
• Providing direct and indirect speech-language services using evidence-informed practices.
• Consulting with teachers, education assistants, administrators, families, and district staff regarding communication supports and strategies.
• Supporting students with speech, language, social communication, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs.
• Collaborating with School-Based Teams and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement appropriate educational supports.
• Supporting students with diverse learning, communication, developmental, and behavioural needs, including students with Ministry of Education and Child Care designated support needs.
• Providing support and consultation for students with autism and other complex communication profiles.
• Building staff capacity through consultation, modelling, professional learning, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Maintaining professional records, documentation, and service plans in accordance with professional standards, privacy requirements, and district expectations.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Registration and membership in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Eligibility to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist in British Columbia.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with school-aged children and youth.
• Experience supporting students with complex communication and learning needs.
• Experience working with students within Ministry-designated support categories, including students requiring intensive levels of support.
• Training and experience working with students on the autism spectrum.
• Training and experience with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and communication technologies.
• Experience providing consultation within inclusive educational settings.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of communication development and disorders affecting children and youth.
• Demonstrated ability to administer, interpret, and communicate the results of standardized and functional speech-language assessments.
• Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, communication technology, and assistive supports.
• Ability to support students with complex communication needs, including students with autism and multiple exceptionalities.
• Strong consultation, collaboration, and capacity-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, administrators, and education assistants.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to inclusive, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and student-centred practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practices and meaningful engagement with Indigenous students, families, and communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and student success.

To Apply:

School District 71 welcomes diverse candidates and encourages applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. As an inclusive learning community we are committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, students and community, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact: hr@sd71.bc.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence by submitting a cover letter, resume with supporting documentation and three (3) professional references through www.makeafuture.ca/comox-valley. Only applicants with a complete application package may be considered.

We sincerely thank all applicants for considering us an employer of choice. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The successful applicant will be subject to the terms of the Criminal Review Act.

Thank you for your interest in School District 71 (Comox Valley)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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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