ASD-E Speech Language Pathologist I

Job Description

Speech Language Pathologist I

Join our Team!

Every day, the Anglophone East School District (ASD-E) welcomes more than 18,000 students and 3,000 employees into our 39 schools and satellite offices. Each member of our team uniquely contributes to the learning and success of each of our students, whether they work inside or outside a classroom or school.

As a public education system, ASD-E is committed to contributing to a better future through quality education. We need dedicated professionals, like you, to join us in that important work.

When you join ASD-E, you will be connected to a network of caring, enthusiastic, ambitious professionals, focused on providing a positive and innovative learning and working environment.

The Opportunity:

Position: Speech Language Pathologist 1

Department: Education Support Services (ESS)

Internal/External: Internal/External

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Union: NBUPPE

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Reports to: Director, Education Support Services

Location: Anglophone East School District- We have 39 schools across the district and travel may be required between school/student locations.

Perks: Along with vacation time, competitive compensation and benefits packages, we also have options for earning additional time off through our Compressed Work Year Program.

DEFINITION

This is professional work in the field of speech language pathology. Employees of this class perform clinical work, according to professional standards and district policies and procedures, involving the screening, identification, assessment, interpretation, diagnosis, rehabilitation and prevention of communication disorders.

Work performed is oriented to client or community needs and may require active participation on interdisciplinary teams, consultation on client waitlists, determination of service delivery options, ongoing assessment and discharge readiness determination. Work may be performed in a school district and/or community-based settings. Work includes participation in planning and implementation of program activities, and may include quality improvement, performance management and statistical activities, student/parent education and research and may include caseload management and care coordination.

Work may include relieving the superior in their absence and supervising support personnel. Work is performed independently and is reviewed by a superior. Employees of the Speech-Language Pathologist classification may be required to provide clinical supervision of delegated function (tasks/activities) to Speech Therapy Assistants, guidance, training and orientation to other speech language pathology staff, students and other professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a recognized university.
• Registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists and eligible for membership with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada.
• Employees shall be selected on the basis of skill, ability and qualifications. Where skill, qualifications and ability are relatively equal amongst union applicants, the vacancy will be filled on the basis of seniority.

Schedule: 12-Month Position, Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours

What we Offer:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package and pension plan
• Compressed Work Year Program option for additional paid days off during non-instructional times
• Opportunities for professional learning

Only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.