Speech Language Pathologist x 2 positions

Job Details

Are you interested in working with our dynamic and progressive school division to pursue excellence in education for students, professional learning opportunities, a flexible health benefits package, and a workplace that embraces diversity? Then we are the place for you!

Who we are and what we value :

Parkland School Division (PSD) is a large progressive school jurisdiction serving Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Fort Chipewyan and Parkland County. PSD meets the diverse educational needs of over 12,000 rural and urban students among 23 sites, including outreach schools and alternative education programs.

Our values are what guide us. We assure supportive learning environments, meaningful experiences and healthy relationships that create opportunities to develop resilience, to gain diversity in perspectives and to achieve enduring success for both staff and students.

The Parkland School Division has two Regular positions for a Speech Language Pathologist available at our Centre for Education, in Stony Plain, Alberta. One position will be full-time at 1.0 FTE and another position will be part-time at 0.6 FTE. This posting will remain open until two qualified applicants have been hired, if interested please apply ASAP.

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

• Student-specific assessment, diagnosis and recommendations for programming
• Parent and staff education to support students who have complex communication needs
• Classroom-based programming and supports
• Assistive technology and / or speech generating devices
• Collaboration with community programs
• Maintaining an inventory of materials, assessments, and supplies
• Maintaining appropriate, confidential records, and provide timely reports

Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes and Experience

Qualifications :

Physical Demands

The Speech Language Pathologist may be required to routinely lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Sometimes, heavier lifting may be required to help children move into and out of wheelchairs. Speech Language Pathologists may also use mechanical lifts for students.

Ability to work with students in a variety of positions (i.e. sit on Chair or floor, kneel, stand, bend or reach to assist.

Ability to walk easily, maneuver stairs and move from one position or place to another with sufficient ease to respond to student need in a timely manner.

Ability to assist with student transfer (i.e. floor-chair, standing, sit, standing transfers as needed per weight of student.

Working Conditions

Speech Language Pathologists work indoors except when supervising children outdoors or going on field trips.

Speech Language Pathologists may have the same holiday schedule as therapists, including a long summer break as well as winter and spring breaks. However, they work on a ten-month contract basis and therefore are not paid during the summer months.

The scheduled hours to be worked will be determined by each specific position.

This position may require the use of a personal vehicle as per job posting.