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: 11153

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 Schools is a large urban school division whose mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn, live fully and to serve God in one another. The Division is comprised of over 47,000 students in 96 schools. At Edmonton Catholic Schools we are committed to collaboration with all education partners to ensure that students reach their potential.

Edmonton Catholic Schools is seeking Two Speech Language Pathologists to join their K – grade 12 team. The Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) provides inclusive and culturally responsive speech and language consultative support and direct services to students with diverse needs using strategies aligned with the Pyramid of Intervention. The SLPs address communication and language-literacy needs impacting school participation and performance, integrate functional strategies into the student’s educational program, and collaborate with school teams, multi-disciplinary team members, and families to build capabilities. Their expertise is critical for identifying, diagnosing, and treating communication delays and disorders.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 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 and Competencies

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Three or more years 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

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid benefits including extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits and a $700 Health/Wellness spending account (prorated based on FTE)
• Employee and Family Assistant Program (EFAP) – provides access to employees and dependents to confidential support services including mental-health counseling, health/wellness coaching, legal and financial advice, and other forms of support
• Defined-benefit pension plan
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation – Starting at 4 weeks (based on a 1.0 FTE, 12-month position)
• Personal Days – 5 days (based on a 1.0 FTE, 12-month position)
• Christmas Break – Division directed leave with paid days
• Work-life balance – 35-hour workweeks, 7-hour workdays (based on a 1.0 FTE)
• Recreation Centre Discounts (City of Edmonton, YMCA, and GoodLife Fitness)
• Bell Mobility exclusive partner program offers (for personal phone plans)
• Inclusive & supportive work environment

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.