Speech Language Pathologist

Job Requirements

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and assesses K-12 students for speech and language delays and disorders. The SLP provides intervention through working with the school team to improve the student’s communication function in an inclusive classroom setting.

Specific Accountabilities

- Evaluates the student’s level of functioning in areas of speech language and communication within both classroom work as well as unstructured times
- Supports students and parents/legal guardians to implement programs and develop skills to allow greater success in the classroom and to facilitate carry-over from classroom learning to the home setting and into the community
- Administers, scores, and interprets standardized speech language assessments
- Diagnoses speech and language delays and disorders
- Writes assessment and treatment reports (assist with goals for Learner Support Plans (LSP), year-end summaries, etc.) to be shared with parents/legal guardians, members of the school learning team and Department of Learning Services as well as external professionals
- Provides ongoing observation of development in the areas of communication, self-advocacy skills, socialization/play skills and behaviour, in conjunction with other members of the school learning team
- Leads activities with large and small groups of students
- Collaborate with other therapists (PT/OT), when possible, to demonstrate cross-connection, i.e., behaviour and language strategies
- Provide professional development and training to staff on strategies that support student success
- AAC knowledge and experience to provide strategies for access and participation is an asset
- Other duties as required

Qualifications

Education:

- Masters of Science Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Experience:

- MSc SLP or equivalent degree - one (1) year experience direct pediatric or early childhood speech and language intervention
- Practicum experience is accepted

Certification/Licenses:

- Registered with the Alberta College of Speech - Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA), continuing professional development as per ACSLPA guidelines
- Valid Alberta Driver’s License and a vehicle in good operating condition

Other Skills:

- Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal and prioritization skills
- Proven collaboration and team building skills
- Physically able to meet all physical demands for this position