Description
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead" .
Richmond School District operates 37 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3000 dedicated staff.
The Speech-Language Pathologist will work with resource teachers and school teams to support students who have significant developmental disabilities with significant learning, communication and/or behavior challenges.
Job Description:
All positions within Learning Services engage in supporting the District’s Strategic Plan, specifically, Strategic Priority 1: Inspired Learners and Strategic Priority 2: Equity and Inclusion. Speecj-Language Pathologist position includes opportunities to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment in the context of the Learning Services Department and with school personnel. This position also involves professional consultation and supporting educational changes in a variety of contexts. The successful candidate will also:
Provide collaborative consultation with teachers, parents, and community agencies, and at school-based team meetings
Provide ongoing collaborative planning for students and classrooms and assist with pre-referral interventions
Provide individualized psycho-educational assessments (based on student need) for students referred through the school-based team process
Contribute to the development and progress monitoring of the IEP or Student Learning Plan
Provide in-service training in the area of interventions, progress monitoring, data collection and/or assessment
Assist with the Ministry of Education processes for designation and adjudication
Assist school and district staff in providing additional “Pro D” support for educators and support staff
Qualifications:
Certified/eligible for certification by the Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC), and be a member in good standing of the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.If you have any questions about this position, please contact Braunwyn Thompson, Director of Instruction - Inclusive Learning (bthompson@sd38.bc.ca).
For further information please contact Braunwyn Thompson, Director of Instruction - Inclusive Learning (bthompson@sd38.bc.ca).
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as an Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) person as part of their application.
