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 environment 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 diverse 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;
- Good 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;

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