Description
Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district where equity is deeply embedded, and diversity welcomed. We acknowledge the profound responsibility we all have in ensuring that our schools and district sites foster an atmosphere where everyone feels secure, respected, and valued. Our commitment to providing a quality education extends beyond academic excellence; we are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families. Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and belonging and recognizes the importance of diversity of identity and thought. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Surrey Schools is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey. Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 80,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students. The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.
This growing city, with its ever-changing demographics and dynamics has vacancies for qualified professionals to work with our students.
Through quality support and learning, we commit to engaging our students in their growth as individuals and in their development of knowledge, skills and attributes to contribute to a healthy, democratic and diverse society.
Speech Language Pathologists require:
knowledge of speech-language pathology theory, intervention strategies and practices
the ability to deliver service to communicatively impaired students in a manner which recognizes and reflects a range of service delivery models
possession of strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, other professionals and support workers
the ability to work independently and establish priorities for service to several schools in highly demanding situations
knowledge and a commitment to a consultative, collaborative process in working with school teams, parents and other relevant people
The primary goal of the speech-language services program is to support students with communication challenges by:
coordinating their Speech-Language Services with the teams in their assigned schools
identifying, assessing and evaluating children suspected of significant communicative challenges
planning, developing, providing and/or directing appropriate and effective intervention programs
providing on-going monitoring of children with communicative disorders through informal and formal assessments, and providing suggestions for management both at home and in the classroom
collaborating with school teams to support language goals connect to curriculum (e.g. team teaching, I.E.P. accommodations)
communicating with parents to discuss their child’s progress and methods in creating an atmosphere conducive to enhanced communication
acting as supportive personnel and counsel for school teams to better understand the needs of the children who are identified as communicatively disadvantaged
providing current schedules and caseloads of identified students receiving speech- language services to school teams and the Director of Instruction
performing those recording and reporting tasks necessary to maintain effective communication with all involved in the child's program
initiating referrals, when necessary, to other district staff, agencies and community professionals in collaboration with the school teams
MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent academic training and experience
must be registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
eligibility for membership in Speech and Hearing BC and/or Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Experience in speech-language pathology in public schools preferred but not required.
(A valid B.C. Teaching Certificate may be an asset.)
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The personnel in this position are accountable in the execution of their assigned duties to a Director of Instruction.
Additional Information
full time and part time positions available
term assignments have the ability of becoming continuing assignments within the district
as per the collective agreement, annual SLP College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals fees are reimbursed annually
participation in professional development activities on scheduled district Pro-D days
opportunities to work within a variety of clinical frameworks (ex. consultation, paper-based or digital assessments, direct therapy etc.)
medical and dental benefits are available
benefits associated with membership in the BCTF including the BCTF pension plan
this position is eligible for the BC Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $57,972 to $106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service
and qualifications in accordance with the collective agreement. Pay will be calculated in the range and according to FTE. Pay will be calculated in the range and according to FTE.
Interested and qualified applicants should apply by clicking "apply" to the right of the posting. Please ensure to upload resume, cover letter and any supporting documents. If you have any questions, please contact Colin Reid, District Principal at reid_colin@surreyschools.ca.
This posting will remain open until filled.
Note: The successful applicant is required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment. Only applicants selected for interviews are contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest.
