Speech Language Pathologist

Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD) is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our 100 Voices Early Learning program. The Speech-Language Pathologist will work as a member of the multidisciplinary classroom team to provide culturally responsive speech-language support to children aged 3-5 years old with diverse learning needs. Programs are inclusive and welcoming to all children, and an understanding of the Pyramid of Intervention is essential. A key part of the role is collaborating and communicating with the classroom to build capacity and promote children’s growth and success.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Responsibilities and Activities

• Provide consultative and direct services and supports to schools and families for preschool-aged children who have identified moderate to severe delays in speech-language development
• Administer, score, and interpret speech-language assessments to support applications for Program Unit Funding
• Contribute to the development of Individual Program Plans (IPP) and recommend appropriate communication strategies and programming for students
• Implement lessons and activities to address individual student goals
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to speech-language assistants in the implementation of targeted and specialized strategies
• Liaise closely with the teachers, Educational Assistants, Therapeutic Assistants, and other members of the school team, including multidisciplinary team members
• Support the generalization of intervention strategies to all natural environments, including the classroom, home, and new environments
• Participate in the development and delivery of professional development for Division staff in the areas of specific communication disorders, expressive language, receptive language, literacy, social communication, speech sound production, assistive technology, and alternative / augmentative communication

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