School District No. 64 (Gulf Islands) invites applications for a 1.00 FTE continuing position for a Speech and Language Pathologist for Pre-K – Grade 12. This position is effective September 1, 2024. The starting annual salary for this full-time position ranges from $68,017 to $109,520, with placement on the range based on length of service and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement.
(www.sd64.bc.ca)
The District Speech and Language Pathologist will:
- Coordinate Speech-Language Services with school teams
- Collaborate with school teams in support of IEP development and curriculum delivery for students who require Speech Language services i.e. team teaching, IEP adaptations and modifications
- Foster the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills by utilizing a variety of communications techniques, instructional skills, and teaching methodologies
- Integrate information and communication technologies to support teaching and learning
- Work with the Multidisciplinary Team and Learning Services team members to provide support services across the district
- Establish, with School Based Teams, a method of service delivery that includes caseload selection and scheduling, record keeping, evaluating programs, developing instructional materials and scheduling and supervising speech-language assistant
Necessary Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent in Speech Language Pathology (or in progress)
- Registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC
- Eligibility for membership in the British Columbia Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA) and/or Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC);
- Proven ability to integrate the use of technology to support an effective learning environment
- Ability to carry out a variety of informal and formal educational assessments, including classroom observation and curriculum-based assessments
- Current experience in positive behaviour support systems
- Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and parents and a commitment to work on team goals for the improvement of student achievement
- Exemplary experience working in inclusive environments supporting learning for all students
- Class 4/5 driver’s license, safe driving record and use of personal vehicle
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with external agencies and inter-agency case management
- Exemplary experience with assessment, program planning, intervention and consultation as a speech language pathologist in the public school system
- Commitment to professional growth
