1.0 FTE Continuing Speech and Language Pathologist in Salmon Arm

School District No. 83 is current seeking: Position Title

1.0 FTE Speech-Language Pathologist

Student Support Services

This is a continuing assignment effective immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Provide itinerant speech & language services to several public schools.
• Provide speech-language assessment, consultation and direct service for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 (with emphasis on the elementary grades).
• Design and implement intervention strategies for students with communication disorders. This will include supporting students both inside and outside the classroom across a wide spectrum of needs, including those with learning disabilities, autism, and other developmental disabilities. Some students may require various forms of augmentative communication.
• Participate in school-based team meetings.
• Provide direction for and work with CEA's providing speech and language program follow-up.
• Provide information about communication development and disorders to learning resource teachers,
• classroom teachers, parents and others in the school setting and in the community.
• Work as part of the speech-language department team as well as the Student Services team.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized institution;
• Registrant of the BC College of Speech and Hearing Health Professions;
• Valid BC Driver’s License and use of your own vehicle;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
• Previous experience working in a school setting would be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Criminal Record Check is required for employment with any BC School District

• Mileage allowance will be provided
• Full range of benefits is available
• Salary is based on the teachers’ salary grid.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Lara Matthews, Vice District Principal – Student Support Services @ lmatthew@sd83.bc.ca

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