25 Sep
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Grande Prairie Public School Division
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Grande Prairie
25 Sep
Grande Prairie Public School Division
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie Public School DivisionInvites applications forSPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTPeace Collaborative ServicesBASED IN PEACE RIVER, ALBERTACOMPETITION NUMBER: I2627-09Full-time Permanent PositionAn increase or decrease to FTE per week may be considered for the ideal candidate, please note your availability and FTE preference as part of your application.Effective ImmediatelyApplications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATIONPeace Collaborative Services (PCS) is a regional organization providing specialized educational support services across six Northwestern Alberta school jurisdictions. Grande Prairie Public School Division employs PCS staff on behalf of jurisdictions in the region.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYPeace Collaborative Services is seeking a Permanent Speech Language Pathologist to join our emerging multi-disciplinary school team. As the ideal candidate, you are energetic and enjoy working with children from Preschool through Grade 12. You will work collaboratively to integrate student programming with other disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Psychology and for students with visual and/or hearing impairment.Grande Prairie Public School Division is located in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and you will be based out of 10127 120 Ave., Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 8H8. You will be traveling to schools within the division receiving compensation for mileage as well as meals.BEING PART OF OUR ENERGETIC TEAM, YOU WILL:conduct audiometric tests and examinationsconduct speech language test and examinationsdiagnose and evaluate speech, voice, resonance, language, cognitive linguistic and swallowing disordersfollow up with patients to ensure assigned remedial programs are correctly followed and completedsupervise technical and support staffdevelop, plan and implement remedial programs to correct speech, voice, language, resonance,
cognitive linguistic and swallowing disordersestablish group and personalized care plans working as a member of an interdisciplinary teamprovide advice and educational services to patents and families regarding communication and swallowing disordersDevelop intervention programs, conduct periodic re-assessment/evaluation of individual programs and recommend adjustments as neededQUALIFICATIONS:You work well independently and can show initiativeYou are self-motivated, and an enthusiastic learner with excellent problem-solving skillsYou must speak excellent English and hold a Master's degree with 1 to 7 months experienceYou must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)You will need a valid driver's license with a drivers license validity check (Travel from school to school required), a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and you must be eligible for professional liability insuranceYou should be proficient with MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point and MS Windows.You should have experience with total communication, oral techniques and alternate or augmentative communicationPediatric experience is an assetYou will be working in a fast-paced environment and should have attention to detailYou should be accurate with a strong client focus, dependable, have efficient interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication.You should be adaptable, show judgement, be organized, reliable and a team player with strong values; ethics and interpersonal awareness.WE OFFER:Competitive salary ($69,820 - $105,759 annually based on experience)Full benefits package including: dental plan, disability benefits, health care plan, paramedical services coverage, and vision care benefits.Other financial benefits as per the collective agreement, life insurance and a pension plan are part of the packageWork the school year with school holidaysProfessional liability insuranceReimbursement for moving expenses incurred in order to relocate for the role (up to $5,000)
📌 Speech Language Pathologist - Peace River (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Grande Prairie Public School Division
📍 Grande Prairie