Successful candidates will provide a range of educational support services, under the supervision of a Therapeutic Specialist (TS), to students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 within the setting of our Inclusive educational programs. This job involves working within the classroom environment together with a classroom team consisting of a teacher, Therapeutic Specialist, and may also include Educational Assistants, Early Childhood Educators, Learning Coaches, other Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) members, administrators, parents, and school staff.

Job Responsibilities:

Plan and implement programs/strategies with specific students and or groups of students within the classroom environment asoutlined by the specialist and classroom team;

Plan and implement small and large group strategies/activities within the classroom environment that support the developmentskills of skills of identified students;

Develop materials related to varied programs/strategies as determined by the Therapeutic Specialist;

Provide support to families by assisting with home program preparation, modelling, and monitoring;

Monitor, record, and provide feedback;

Monitor the effectiveness of programs/strategies designed to meet specific objectives;

Develop and maintain specific notes for the Therapeutic Specialist and the classroom team regarding students’ progress and response tocurrent program/strategies;

Share information with the classroom teaching team regarding planned strategies/programs and communicate with the TherapeuticSpecialist to determine the appropriate level for programming and additional follow-up required;

Model/discuss strategies and supports as appropriate with the classroom team;

Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members to implement strategies;





Conduct screenings to facilitate interpretation of results;

Assist in administering informal/formal screening tools to gather information;

Assist with preparing of materials, scheduling activities, as directed by Therapeutic Specialist or Assistant Manager (e.g., summertreatment programming);

Perform checks and maintenance of equipment and materials, including cleaning and organizing of the materials room;

Assist with Therapeutic Specialist operations such as scheduling, record keeping, safety/maintenance of equipment, and monitoringinventory (e.g., screening and assessment protocols);

Qualifications:

Speech Language Assistant/Rehabilitation diploma from arecognized institution, plus three years directly related pediatricexperience;

Early learning specialization (knowledge and courses relatedto child development, environment, etc.);

Knowledge of normal speech development, language andliteracy principles; learning through play principle, andcommunication disorders;

General knowledge of inclusion principles and practices, and21st Century educational skills;

Knowledge of Microsoft programs, including Office 365, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer;

Advanced verbal and written skills- in English, including digital literacies;

Good communication, strong interpersonal skills, friendly/positive attitude are essential;

Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team;

Valuable self-reflection skills and ability to quickly adjust to feedback;

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and work within tight timelines;

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to influence decisions;

Ability to travel to various sites in the City of Edmonton;

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📌 Therapeutic Assistant (7) - Speech Language (Alberta)
🏢 Taleo
📍 Alberta