Overview

The Vancouver Board of Education (VSB) welcomes applications for the position of On-Call Speech Language Pathologist.

Position context

Speech and Language Pathologists work in schools in the district to provide evaluation and remediation of a range of communicative difficulties in school populations (Kindergarten to Grade 12). As a member of a School Based Team, the Speech Language Pathologist will be required to work collaboratively and to provide consultative support to teachers, support staff and families. This position requires travel to various school sites. Applicants must be a member of the College of Health and Care Professionals of B.C.

Responsibilities

- Provide evaluation and remediation of communicative difficulties for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12.
- Collaborate with school-based professionals and provide consultative support to teachers, staff and families.
- Travel to multiple school sites as required.

Qualifications

- Post graduate degree in Speech Language Pathology, and eligibility for certification with the Canadian Association for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills; demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
- Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice, familiarity with paper-based and digital communication strategies and tools; general knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication strategies and interventions.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in working with school-aged children.
- Demonstrated skills in collaborating with and working with school-based professionals; ability to develop and deliver presentations or training; ability to provide effective consultation.

Application materials

Your application portfolio must include the following documents:

- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Academic Transcripts
- Reports/Evaluations
- Three skilled references (email and phone numbers of current and previous direct supervisors/managers). We do not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references.

Due to the confidentiality of the interview process, we do not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.

If we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information we will contact you directly.

How to apply

1. Register on Make a Future and create a profile under the Category "Teachers, Principals & Superintendents" (http://www.makeafuture.ca/).
2. Click on Job Postings, then click Search.
3. Select a job that you are qualified for.
4. Answer ALL job posting questions, then Apply.
5. Upload ALL supporting documents.
6. Once you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email from Make a Future.

Additional information for applicants

As a public body, the personal information provided in this application is collected and used by the Vancouver School Board (VSB) in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This information will be used to evaluate qualifications, experience and suitability for this position, and may be used to verify information, conduct reference checks, and contact you about next steps. The VSB takes reasonable security measures to protect personal information and may contact you about next steps. For questions about collection, please email recruitment at vsb.bc.ca.

The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, applicants may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.

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