Speech Language Pathology Therapy Assistant

Speech-Language Pathology Therapy Assistant

Required for 2024-2025 School Year

St. Paul Education invites applications from qualified individuals for the Speech Language Pathologist Assistant position. This is a full-time 10-month position with a comprehensive benefit plan. This position commences on August 28, 2024.

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) will provide effective Speech and Language Therapy services to students in our schools by working collaboratively with the Inclusive Education team, educational staff, and families.

Reporting to the Director of Inclusive Education and Early Learning and working under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), the SLPA will support and promote the success of all students as part of a multidisciplinary team across the school division.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess:

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program.

Knowledge of speech and language milestones for children.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Knowledge of documentation procedures and proficiency with technology.

Valid driver's license.

Experience working as a multi-disciplinary Therapy Assistant would be considered an asset.

Duties of the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant will include:

Provide universal, targeted, and individualized support and services under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist

Collaborate with other members of the Inclusive Education Student Supports team.

Administer screening protocols including hearing screenings selected by the supervising SLP.

Facilitate small group and individual services to students in schools.

For more information, contact Ms. Sha-Lyn Tichkowsky, Director of Inclusive Education and Early Learning, at 780-645-3323 , or by email, tichshal@sperd.ca .

Qualified persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to complete an online portfolio at http://stpauleducation.simplication.com. Instructions on applying for positions are available on our website http://www.stpauleducation.ab.ca/work-sperd . This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

In accordance with Board Policy, the successful applicant will be required to provide a current Criminal Record - Vulnerable Sector Check and Alberta Child Intervention Record Check.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

About St. Paul Education

Geographically and demographically, St. Paul Education covers a large rural/urban area in Northeast Alberta. We serve the communities of St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mallaig, Ashmont, Myrnam and Heinsburg. We also serve students from Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation.

In 1995, parent and community stakeholders initiated the amalgamation of five school boards into what is now St. Paul Education. In doing so, St. Paul Education became the only school division in Alberta to operate both separate and public schools under one board. The Divisions religious, linguistic and cultural diversity is a source of strength and pride.

We serve 3,625 students (K-12), including Catholic, First Nation, Mennonite, Hutterite and Home Schooling learners. Our 19 definable school sites are staffed by approximately 240 FTE teaching staff and 345 support staff.