Posting : CEC – 03 – EA 3 - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Location(s) : All Schools As Required Hours / Week : 25-31 Hours per week Start Date : August 30, 2024 Closing Date : July 8, 2024 Job Reference : CEC03-07292024 FMCSD requires a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant to join the team. This job involves providing speech and language services to EEP - Gr. 6 students within an inclusive educational environment under the direction of the school Principal and supervision of the district Speech and Language Pathologist. Requirements and Competencies : Speech Language Pathology Assistant Diploma or Degree in Linguistics is first Preference Should no applicant be identified that possess the required SLPA Diploma or Linguistics Degree, candidates with an EA Certificate AND previous experience working as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant with signed of supervision hours from SLPs may be considered as a second preference. This does not guarantee future SPLA positions. Should no applicant be identified that possess either above noted criteria, candidates with an EA Certificate AND a minimum of 5 years working in positions with Speech development and support may be considered. This does not guarantee future SLPA positions. Ability to handle physical, emotional and mentally demanding situations Be self-directed and work independently; effective time management Responsibilities : Provide treatment to students under the supervision of an SLP Administer defined screening protocols, without interpretation, selected by the supervising SLP Assisting the SLP during assessments, including, but not limited to, preparing materials and collecting data Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising SLP for student in individual and group activities Provide input and assist in the preparation of IPP’s Participate in team meetings as required Provide assistance to students who experience physical difficulties Documenting student performance during treatment and reporting the information to the supervising SLP. Preparing materials for use in therapy, home programs, classroom and other environments under the guidance of the supervising SLP Participating in family conferences, case conferences or inter-professional team conferences with the supervising SLP present Relaying treatment processes (ex; scheduling, treatment goals and activities, home programming etc) to the guardians of the student with support and approval of the supervising SLP Be able to assist teachers in adapting and modifying academic programs for students Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Division SLP The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. FMCSD will contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office. Only those applications submitted and received by 4 : 00pm on the closing date will be considered for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest. Please submit resumes to [email protected] with the job reference number in the subject line.