Address Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,500 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.
EIPS is recruiting two temporary full-time Speech Language Pathologist Assistants with our Support for Students department.
Our Support for Students department is located at our Central Office in Sherwood Park.
Commencing February 13, 2023
Ending June 28, 2023
35 hours per week
Open to Internal and External Applicants
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants provide support and assistance to speech-language pathologists working in schools. Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants carry out specific communication interventions and treatment programs that are planned, directed and supervised by speech-language pathologists to improve students’ communication skills. Duties include direct treatment and indirect services as delegated.
Instructional Support
Conduct articulation and language therapy activities that are based on goals and treatment plans developed by speech-language pathologists for individual students or small groups
Administer screening tools and/or assist with client assessment
Partake in planning and evaluation of communication services
Work directly with students as assigned by a speech-language pathologist
Monitor student’s progress during therapy sessions
Maintains confidentiality regarding students
Assist with Materials Preparation
Create therapy materials using programs such as Boardmaker & Writing With Symbols
Modify and prepare materials for students
Assist in the development of home programs
Ensure equipment and facilities are kept in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
Maintain inventory of assessment/treatment materials
Photocopy, correlate, file, word process, laminate
Communication and Reporting
Maintain accurate documentation of the treatment process
Communicate observations of students’ progress collected in logs, charts, and data sheets as requested by the SLP
Directs questions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of clients to the SLP
Collect statistical data as requested by the SLP
Participate in student team conferences when requested by the SLP
Regularly meet with their supervising speech-language pathologist
Attend staff meetings on a monthly basis
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Diploma.
Education and experience will be considered as equivalence.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES
Good observation skills and problem-solving skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Good interpersonal skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination
Ability to take direction and follow treatment programs as set out by speech-language pathologists
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of computers (Word Processing, Boardmaker, Writing With Symbols)
Previous experience working with children
For more information, please contact Maureen Gates, SLP Coordinator, at 780-467-8176 or email [email protected]
Only online applications will be accepted.
Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.
“If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email [email protected]”
