Speech Language Pathologist - South Zone

Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Speech Language Pathologist. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will provide effective Speech Language Therapy services to students with severe and complex needs across the school division. The Speech Language Pathologist will be working directly in our schools and also collaboratively with CESD students, families, administration, educational staff, and external agencies. Reporting to the Associate Superintendent of Student Services, the SLP will support and promote the success of those students identified with severe and complex speech and language needs and will be part of a multidisciplinary team across the school division. This is a full-time 10-month permanent position with guaranteed annual salary, full benefits (including a health & wellness spending account) and pension through the Local Authorities Pension Plan.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or equivalent and be registered with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA). Experience working with pre-school and school-aged population is required as well as a knowledge of AAC devices and severe speech and language diagnoses. The ability to establish high levels of trust and rapport with families and educational staff is also required. Advanced communication and collaboration skills will be considered an asset.

We ask that applicants prepare both a cover letter and resume, complete with the names and telephone numbers of three current work related references. Cover letters can be addressed to Ray Hoppins, Associate Superintendent-People Services, Chinook’s Edge School Division. Applications for this posting will only be accepted through ApplyToEducation, by clicking APPLY on this page. Applications will not be accepted by email.

Applications will be accepted until until a suitable candidate is found. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record check.

Chinook’s Edge is one of the largest school divisions in the province, serving over 11,000 students in 40 Central Alberta schools between Calgary and Red Deer. Our schools are located in 13 small communities that sprawl east and west from the Highway 2 corridor, conveniently providing Chinook’s Edge staff and families with the best of both worlds: a friendly, healthy and affordable small-town lifestyle combined with the proximity to big city amenities! Plus, the world famous Rocky Mountains are a short drive away. The Chinook’s Edge reputation for staff and student wellness, our family-friendly communities that boast easy access to exciting cultural and recreational opportunities, and our highly regarded quality learning environments make us a desirable division in which to live, learn, work and play! For more information on Chinook’s Edge School Division, please check our website (www.cesd73.ca).

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Supervisor or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file.