Speech-Language Pathologist

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and

strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among

one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest

graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality

experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be The

Best Place to Learn and Lead" .

Richmond School District operates 37 elementary schools, 10

secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of

additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students

K-12) and employs over 3000 dedicated staff.

We currently have a 0.4.(FTE), Temporary SLP available

for January 2025 June 2025.

Description :

Speech-Language Pathologists are members of the Learning

Services Department. In addition to being well organized and capable of working

independently, the successful applicant will possess the skills necessary to

work as a collaborative team member at school and district levels. All

positions within Learning Services engage in supporting the District's

Strategic Plan, specifically, Strategic Priority 1 : Inspired Learners and

Strategic Priority 2 : Equity and Inclusion.

In the Richmond School District, a speech-language

pathologist provides support to students in both elementary and secondary

schools and will be required to support students with communication challenges

across a wide spectrum of needs. The ability to work comfortably and

effectively in a dynamic and changing environment is essential.

The successful candidate will also :

Design and implement individual / small group / classroom intervention strategies for students with communication challenges

Contribute to the development and implementation of IEPs or Student Learning Plans

Provide ongoing collaborative consultation with school-based teams (teachers, educational assistants, administrators), parents and community agencies

Complete informal assessments and observations, as well as standardized assessments with written reports presented at debriefing meetings

Work with the SLP team and Learning Services Department to plan, implement and participate in professional learning opportunities related to communication at the school and district level

Qualifications :

The successful applicant will possess the qualifications

necessary to become and maintain membership of the College of Speech and

Hearing Health Professionals of BC.

If you have any questions about this position, please

contact Sarah Loat, District Administrator Inclusive Learning. ([email protected])

The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a

diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly

serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student

population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and

experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders,

2SLGTBQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as

Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.