Speech pathologist assistant Jobs in Saanich, BC

Description of Assignment 1.0 Full Time Continuing. Effective September 1st, 2024.The Speech Language Pathologist will :

• provide itinerant speech & language services to several public schools
• provide consultation, direct service, and home programs where appropriate for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 (with emphasis on the primary grades)
• complete speech & language screening and assessments using standardized as well as informal measures
• design and implement intervention strategies for students with communication disorders. This will include supporting students 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 EA's working in the speech and language program
• provide information about communication development and disorders to teachers, parents and others in the school setting and in the communitySalary The salary of this assignment is based on our current salary grid and upon verification of your Master's Degree as well as verification of years of service from previous employers. The current salary range is $75, 112.00 to $109, 520.00 per annum, paid over 10 months.Special Qualifications Required Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognized institution eligible for certification with speech and Audiology Canada (SAC) and membership with Speech and Hearing BC valid BC Drivers License and your own vehicle. Access to a School District vehicle is provided for longer distances previous experience working in a school setting would be considered an asset previous experience working with First Nations students and families 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 Active registrant of the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC (CSHBC) Information for Applicants In School District 27 it is acknowledged that we humbly work, learn, and live on the traditional, ancestral, unceded, and shared lands of the Secwepemc, Tsilhqot’tin, and Dakelh people. This includes the lands of Tsq’escen, Stswecemc\Xget’tem, Esk’etemc, Xatsull, T’exelc, Tsideldel, Tl’etinqox, Yunesitin, Tl’esqox, Xeni Gwet’in, ?Esdilagh and Ulkatchot’en First Nations. We acknowledge that Secwepemctsin, Tsilhqot’in, and Carrier are the official languages of this land. We commit to supporting our new teachers (those with 0-3 years of experience) by facilitating a structured mentorship program. Teachers who desire mentorship but who have more than 3 years experience will qualify for mentorship based on the provisions within our collective agreement. We further support those who have a desire to explore their leadership abilities by offering a leadership series throughout the school year. Participants can expect to meet with the group in person (and over dinner), a minimum of 3 times. This structured series is facilitated by our Superintendent of Schools.We also believe in providing Professional Development beyond the provisions of our collective agreement. The District has engaged in long term contracts with several (up to 6) educational leaders. Teachers can expect to see the educational leaders in our District, up to 2 days prior to a Professional Development Day, offering hands on coaching both in the classroom and in sessions (evening or during the Professional Development Day). Our local teachers' union, the Cariboo Chilcotin Teachers' Association, also boasts strong collective agreement language regarding Professional Development as well as financial support for their members to engage in opportunities. Relocation allowance may be offered with this position. School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is an equal opportunity employer