Speech Language Therapy Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPIST ASSISTANT X2 ENOCH CREE NATION - KEA

• OPEN COMPETITION

JOB PURPOSE: Speech Language Therapeutic Assistants (SLPA) are to assist in the education, development, and training of students as well as to assist in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation of the school in general. SLPA’s must work under the supervision of our Speech Language Therapist, teacher, and/or administrator and take direction from the professional(s) to whom they are assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist students who may have special behavioral/intellectual needs.
• Support the instruction of students.
• Conduct hearing, speech, and language screenings.
• Run language therapy activities on a one-on-one or group basis according to treatment plans developed by the Speech-language Pathologist.
• Keep records of student progress and performance during sessions and provide feedback to the Speech-language Pathologist.
• Responsible for the development of materials in relation to the student’s individual programs and strategies as determined by the Speech-language Pathologist.
• Assist with the preparation for at-home programming, modeling, and monitoring.
• Assist the Speech-language Pathologist and classroom teaching team by developing and maintaining detailed notes regarding student progress and response to current program/strategies.
• Modify material and teaching styles to account for the individual needs of students.
• Consult regularly with the teacher, admin, and inclusive education coordinator for the benefit of any student.
• Follow the same code of conduct as certified teachers.
• Develop trusting relationships with children and involve family and community members in classroom activities on a regular basis.
• Supervise students in structured (classroom) and unstructured settings (hallway, recess, lunch).
• Report to their immediate supervisor or Principal for duties.
• Support the evaluation and reporting on students’ intellectual, social, behavioral, and academic progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain the daily attendance register when requested.
• Follow supervision schedule made out by the administrator.
• Accompany and supervise classes or groups on excursions or field trips.
• Work with students in varying academic subjects independently or in small groups.
• Assist the teacher with classroom tasks when requested, work as a team to support students and teacher in routines, and discipline.
• Assume responsibility to promote cultural awareness in the classroom, community, or special school activity.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Speech Language Assistant diploma from a recognized institution.
• 1-3 years of experience directly related to pediatric experience.
• Knowledge of psychoeducational assessment recommendations, occupational therapy recommendations, and speech language recommendations.
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Knowledge of Cree Language is considered an asset.
• Be available to work Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Will be required to work at the Enoch Cree Nation KEA building the 8-hour shift in accordance with the ECN Human Resource Policy & Procedure Manual – Section C.

CLOSING DATE: February 28, 2023

Please submit cover letters & resumes to Human Resource Department.