Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - CONTRACTOR

St. Albert Public Schools is currently seeking applications for a Part-Time, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Contractor to work with Preschool.

The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) works to promote the success of all students with communication disabilities/delays. The SLP is expected to work in conjunction with staff, parents, caregivers, other consultants, and preschool personnel to assist in students achieving their therapeutic goals, and/or to counsel and educate about the student's disorders and their management

Specific Needs/Requirements for this position:

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assessment, diagnosis, reporting and treatment of:
• Language (morphology, syntax, semantics and phonological awareness)
• Cognitive aspects of communication (including communication disability and other functional disabilities associated with cognitive impairment)
• Social pragmatic aspects of communication
• Speech sound delays and disorders (articulation, phonology, motor speech, fluency and voice)
• Provide ongoing coaching, monitoring, and collaboration with school teams (teachers, other support personnel, parents, EAs, other therapists) to support student's programming and intervention goals
• Provides ongoing education to school staff and families in all areas of speech, language, and communication development and disorders.
• Provide supervision to various support personnel (e.g., speech-language assistants, educational assistants, practicum students).
• Provide documentation and accountability records as required (e.g., assessment reports, consult notes, treatment summaries)
• Maintain files for all clients.
• Work directly with students individually, in a small group, and/or as a whole class to target therapeutic goals, or prevention and promotion.
• Collaborate on providing functional goals and feedback for Individual Program Plans (IPPs) and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Refer to other medical or external agencies as appropriate, for the assessment, prevention, or rehabilitation of speech and/or language impairments.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings for classroom based and individual support.
• Attend staff meetings, and other meetings, as required.
• Select, plan and coordinate appropriate service delivery and scheduling options.
• Provide materials to support programming.
• Must maintain good standing with Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent) from an accredited university
• Must be registered for membership with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)
• Minimum of one year experience with the preschool age
• Must agree to respect the confidentiality and personal integrity of students, parents, teachers and staff
• Must have a valid driver's license and own a reliable vehicle
• Must abide by the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) Canon of Ethics

All completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.

However, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

St. Albert Public Schools requires a recent (within 6 months),

clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencement.