Speech Language Pathologist

Location:

Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Assignment/Contract:

1.0 FTE - Permanent - Out-of-Scope

Salary:

In accordance with the current board approved Out-Of-Scope Salary Grid

Contact Details:

Lisa Wotherspoon, Superintendent of Learning

lisa.wotherspoon@gssd.ca

OR

Valerie Ruf, Student Services Consultant

valerie.ruf@gssd.ca

The Good Spirit School Division invites applications for a permanent Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). The SLP is a specialist who works to provide diagnostic and programming services for children and youth with communication disorders. SLPs are employed for the purpose of providing specialized support for students with language and communication needs. These personnel consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and other personnel or agencies to support communication and early literacy skills.

Assignment and Term:

This is a permanent (1.0 FTE) position and will commence on August 27, 2024.

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Currently or eligible to be licensed by the Saskatchewan Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow direction.

Must work well with others and independently.

Excellent time management skills.

Strong organizational skills.

Position Details:

The Speech and Language Pathologists will work as part of a Professional Support Team comprised of a psychologist, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, school counsellors, and behavior support coach. The successful candidates will be assigned to their respective schools within the Good Spirit School Division based on their level of experience and areas of expertise.

Duties:

The responsibilities of Speech-Language Pathologists include screenings, assessment, program development, program implementation, collaborating as part of a professional team, and monitoring of student progress. The SLP will work with the early learning team to promote foundational learning skills in the kindergarten population.

Salary and Benefits:

The School Division offers a competitive compensation package. The Speech & Language Pathologist shall receive a salary of Class V or VI on the STF grid plus Tier 2 allowance as negotiated through LINC. Further benefits include a comprehensive health and dental benefit plan, opportunity to attend professional development seminars and travel compensation.

Interviews will be conducted upon application. Please note that GSSD may contact informal references not listed in your application package.

Applicants not currently working for GSSD will be required to submit a recent (within the last six months) criminal record and vulnerable sector check acceptable to the Board of Education prior to offer of employment.

The Good Spirit School Division strives to provide a safe, caring, and welcoming schools for children. Our primary objective is to foster a respectful learning environment to achieve student success and well-being in each of our 27 public schools throughout East-Central Saskatchewan. Our values of belonging, respect, responsibility, learning, nurturing, diversity and perseverance ensure "Students Come First" and "Learning Without Limits...Achievement for All."

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Good Spirit School Division, however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. We encourage all applicants to check our website regularly for ongoing vacancies that may be of interest to you.