Temporary full-time (40 hrs per week) Speech-Language Pathologist

At Prairie Valley School Division, we strive to inspire lifelong learners and engaged citizens. Our work is guided by our core values. We believe in the power of Compassion, caring for others with empathy, kindness, and genuine concern without judgment. We prioritize a sense of Belonging, embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all to succeed. Our commitment to Integrity means we uphold honesty, ethical behaviour and being true to our word by taking ownership for all our actions. We believe in Collaboration, engaging in meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and open, transparent communication. Finally, we thrive on Curiosity, continuously inspiring excellence, growth and improvement fueled by innovation, creativity and courage.

We believe all employees have an important role in ensuring students have the best possible opportunities to achieve success in learning and life. If you are looking for a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can have a positive impact on student success and our school communities, we invite you to apply for the Speech-Language Pathologist position at the Education Centre. This is a temporary full-time position that will commence as soon as possible and ends on June 30, 2025.

Role Overview

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) provide a range of services to support students with speech, language and communication needs within the educational setting. Working with teachers, other professionals, parents, and students, SLPs enhance and adapt programming to enhance learning opportunities and success for students.

What You Will Do

• Work primarily within a classroom environment to support the Response to Intervention framework focused on developing, implementing, and monitoring interventions and strategies that meet the communication, social, emotional, behavioural, and learning needs of students.
• Provide timely diagnostic, intervention, and consultation services for communication disorders.
• Communicate effectively with students and families, to connect them with community service providers as part of an intervention plan.
• Maintain up-to-date assessments and intervention records.
• Build the capacity of teachers and administrators using a variety of proactive, innovative and effective professional development delivery techniques, including in-class modelling, collegial mentoring and coaching, professional reference materials and presenting at professional learning events at the school and system levels related to topics including language and communication strategies.
• Build the capacity of school-based staff using a variety of professional development approaches, including in-class modelling, collegial mentoring and coaching, professional reference materials and presenting at professional learning events.
• Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the Student Services Coordinator.
  
  

What Will Make You Successful

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Registered with College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Saskatchewan.
• Experience working in the education sector is an asset.
• Current knowledge of best practices, assessment, intervention, and consultation methods to support child and adolescent communication disorders.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Time management skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Superior case management tracking, documentation, writing and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of professional standards and ethics of the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Saskatchewan.
  
  

What You Can Expect

• Salary is in accordance with the current STF agreement plus 10% allowance.
• 100% employer paid health benefits plan.
• Employer matched pension plan.
• Hours of work are 8 hours per day on school days. Speech-Language Pathologists are not scheduled to work during school vacation periods including the summer break.
• Additional working conditions, leave provisions and other benefits are described in the non-unionized Conditions of Employment agreement.
• Daily travel to schools is required using a system fleet vehicle where possible or with mileage paid for use of personal vehicle.
  
  

How To Apply

• For further details of the position, contact Lorrie Anne Harkness, Learning Superintendent, by email lorrie.harkness@pvsd.ca.
• Posting will remain open until suitable candidate has been hired. Interested applicants will apply online at www.pvsd.ca/careers.
  
  

Selection Procedure

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted by email.