29 Aug
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Educational Services
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Winnipeg
29 Aug
Educational Services
Winnipeg
TERM – 0.6 Speech Language PathologistEducational Services21 Hours/Week (10 months/year)Effective: September 2026 to June 2028 (with the possibility of extension)Yearly Salary: $82,198 - $103,560Position OverviewThe Speech Language Pathologist will provide assessment, consultation, and direct programming for students with speech and language disorders to help improve students' communication skills such that they can derive full benefits from their educational program. They will also provide support to the education staff on the nature, impact and effective strategies that can help improve communication disorders in school aged children.Summary of Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssessmentRespond to referrals from teachers and administrators.Determine the appropriateness of referrals and prioritize according to guidelines determined by Educational Services documents.Observe in classrooms to assist with identification of students' needs, teachers' expectations, and curriculum modification.Communicate with families as appropriate during or following an assessment, programming support or speech therapy.Formally report assessment results for inclusion in the Ontario School Record (OSR).Evaluate student progress.Provide individual speech/language assessment when indicated.ConsultationParticipate in school case conferences to provide consultation and feedback to school staff, parents/guardians regarding the interpretation of assessment data, appropriate programming, and recommendations for students with speech and/or language disorders.Consult, when appropriate, in the development of a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).Advise and/or assist classroom teachers in the implementation of classroom programming to improve the expressive and receptive language skills of students.Work closely with other professional staff from Educational Services to facilitate student success.Complete,
consult and collaborate on referrals to outside agencies.TrainingDevelop and conduct professional learning for educators and other LDSB staff.Design and conduct articulation training for Communicative Disorder Assistants.As appropriate, consult with other speech-language pathologists to share expertise on specific issues.MonitoringPlan and oversee implementation of individual and group therapy goals for students with articulation difficulties.Monitor and provide constructive feedback to Communicative Disorder Assistants during implementation of oral language enrichment groups and articulation.Provide individual, small group or classroom support to students who require specialized programming in speech and/or language development.Supervise and support Communicative Disorder Assistant work with students.Professional Growth and DevelopmentDevelop needed professional skills appropriate to the job assignment.Take part in professional development activities that contribute to effective service delivery.Demonstrate behaviour that is skilled, ethical and responsible.Administrative DutiesMaintain professional records.Participate in committees related to Board initiatives/projects.Perform related professional duties as assigned.Qualifications & ExperienceMaster's Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited university and/or eligibility for registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech‑Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).Minimum of two years of clinical speech‑language pathology experience in an educational setting is preferred.Skills and KnowledgeUse of tests and measurements for assessing communication impairments (speech, language, and pragmatics).Knowledge of the nature of school‑aged communication disorders and their rehabilitation.Ability to travel to multiple work locations as assigned.Ability to work both independently and within a multi‑disciplinary team.Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.Experience working with children, particularly in a school setting, is desirable.Demonstrates experience and commitment to EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion).#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 0.6 Term Speech Language Pathologist - $82,198 - $103,560 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Educational Services
📍 Winnipeg