Edmonton Catholic Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and that prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 50,000 students and over 5,500 employees in 95 schools plus other sites.

Speech Language Pathologist

Requisition ID: 10922

Hours Per Week: 35

Position: New

FTE: 1

Department: Speech Language Pathology

No Months Per Year: 10

Position Status: Permanent

Employee Group: OOS

Rate of Pay: $74,166 - $91,750

Posting Closing Date:

Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD) is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our 100 Voices Early Learning program. The Speech-Language Pathologist will work as a member of the multidisciplinary classroom team to provide culturally responsive speech-language support to children aged 3-5 years old with diverse learning needs. Programs are inclusive and welcoming to all children, and an understanding of the Pyramid of Intervention is essential. A key part of the role is collaborating and communicating with the classroom to build capacity and promote children’s growth and success.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Responsibilities and Activities

• Provide consultative and direct services and supports to schools and families for preschool-aged children who have identified moderate to severe delays in speech-language development
• Administer, score, and interpret speech-language assessments to support applications for Program Unit Funding
• Contribute to the development of Individual Program Plans (IPP) and recommend appropriate communication strategies and programming for students
• Implement lessons and activities to address individual student goals
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to speech-language assistants in the implementation of targeted and specialized strategies
• Liaise closely with the teachers, Educational Assistants, Therapeutic Assistants, and other members of the school team, including multidisciplinary team members
• Support the generalization of intervention strategies to all natural environments, including the classroom, home, and new environments
• Participate in the development and delivery of professional development for Division staff in the areas of specific communication disorders, expressive language, receptive language, literacy, social communication, speech sound production, assistive technology, and alternative/augmentative communication

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Registered with the Alberta College of Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) and hold a valid practice permit
• Three or more years of related experience in early learning classrooms is desired
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and consultative skills
• Registered with or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)
• Knowledge of the selection and design of alternative and augmentative communication systems

What We Offer

• Make a real difference: Your expertise directly impacts the success of the division’s administrators, teachers, students, and parents.
• Be part of a dynamic team: Be part of a collaborative team that works with many diverse groups and builds meaningful connections.
• Continuous learning: Embrace new technologies and challenges, growing your technical skillset through provided training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and pension.
• 100% employer-paid benefits, including: Health, Vision, and Dental.
• A Health/Wellness Spending Account.
• EFAP – Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off, including vacation time, personal days, and Christmas break.
• 7-hour workdays, 35 hours per week for a 1.0 FTE.

Edmonton Catholic Schools is committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace that welcomes and values candidates from diverse backgrounds. We hire employees of all faiths for non-teacher positions.

As a Catholic School Division receiving public funding, our schools and departments are imbued with our Catholic Faith. Candidates are expected to exhibit respect and sensitivity towards our Catholic beliefs and practices embraced by both students and staff.

Edmonton Catholic Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program based on contract status as part of its total compensation package.

Before employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check dated within six months of hiring.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only qualified candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.