Speech and Language Pathologist

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES)

DISTRICT SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST - EXCLUDED

START: Immediately

AREA: Vanderhoof/Fort St. James, BC

ASSIGNMENT: FTE will be determined by the candidates' availability. Continuing Specialist Position

DEADLINE: Open until filled

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Nechako Lakes School District gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, and play on the unceded, ancestral territories of fourteen First Nations representing the Dakelh, Nedut'en and Wet'suwet'en peoples. We are working diligently towards creating equity for our learners through conscious acts of Reconciliation.

The school district encompasses five municipalities, including the Districts of Fort St. James and Vanderhoof and the Villages of Fraser Lake, Burns Lake and Granisle. This large area served has a population of just under 40,000 residents in the beautiful north central BC. We serve 3000 students in our standard schools and another 900 FTE at EBUS Academy, one of the largest online schools in British Columbia. Our region has affordable housing, welcoming communities, and a lower cost of living than many other regions. Come and enjoy over 200 lakes, rivers and streams and an abundance of outdoor recreation at your doorstep.

MUST HAVE ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION – TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT SCHOOLS IN OUTLYING COMMUNITES IS REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Committed to making collaborative decisions about instructional design and selection of instructional materials based on data related to student learning.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists and/or the BC Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
• Must have Masters Level Training or equivalent in speech and language pathology.
• Training in Hanen methodologies would be an asset.
• Possess strong organizational, time, and general management skills.
• Experience in assessing speech and language needs of students with autism and other disabilities.
• Experience in working with educational teams with problem solving and implementation.
• Knowledge of AAC devices.
• Experience in designing programs for students with autism and other disabilities.
• Hold a valid Class 5, B.C. Driver's License and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current

driver's abstract.

• Specific assignment to be determined by the school principals, in consultation with the District Principal of Inclusive Education Services.

KEY TASKS AND EXPECTATIONS RELATED TO THIS SPECIALIS POSITION WILL INVOLVE:

• Working with educational staff to assess and design programs for students with a variety of disabilities.
• Writing programs to support students and supporting implementation.
• Travel to different schools in outlying communities.
• Will involve working with other agencies and support people.
• Communication with parents.

COMPENSATION:

• Current annual salary $78,055.00 to $121,722.00.
• Counselling allowance of $7152.22.
• $3500.00 provincial recruitment and retention allowance.
• Moving reimbursement.
• Excellent benefits based on the provincial exempt package.

Qualified candidates should forward their application, including resumé, cover letter, and supporting documents to:

Donna Benson, Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) - P.O. Box 2000, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 TELEPHONE: (250) 692-7782 FAX: (250) 692-7145

E-Mail: dbenso

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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