Description
The Vancouver Board of Education (VSB) welcomes applications for the position of:
Speech Language Pathologist, 1.0 FTE with Benefits
Location: SET BC, #105-1750 W 75th Avenue, Vancouver BC
THE ORGANIZATION: VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD (SCHOOL DISTRICT 39)
With deep gratitude and respect, we are honoured to be learning and unlearning on the ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m?θk??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) Nation, and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation.
At the VSB, we are proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for students. As a large, urban school district, the VSB is one of Canada’s most diverse school systems and equity and inclusivity are at the forefront of our approach to education.
Throughout the District, more than 7,700 staff work to create learning environments where every student thrives by prioritizing students’ needs, applying evidence-informed practices, and building relationships. The VSB’s culture reflects the diversity of our city. Students enrolled in VSB come from varied backgrounds and lived experiences and are encouraged to explore and share their unique selves and gifts. Our commitment to students goes beyond academics with students’ overall well-being and sense of belonging being equally important. As an organization, we strive to build a school system where every student can be their authentic self and succeed throughout their learning journey. In doing this work, we champion equity and accountability by making evidence-based decisions. As a learning organization, humility is our guidepost as we work to continually improve student outcomes in service to them, their families, and the broader community. For more information about our school district, visit https://www.vsb.bc.ca/
SET-BC is a Provincial Outreach Program funded by the Ministry of Education that provides technology solutions that meet the diverse learning needs of students in British Columbia. SET-BC works with BC school districts and independent schools to provide a range of district, classroom and student-based services. For more information on our program, visit www.setbc.org.
POSITION DETAILS:
Provide technology support and the educational use of student-based technology solutions for district teams supporting students with significant and diverse learning needs, focussing on those with communication challenges
Contribute to SET-BC provincial information and training resources to help build district and program capacity to utilize assistive technology with students with significant and diverse learning needs, with a focus on those with speech and language/communication impairments
Develop and implement resources that focus on Literacy objectives for complex students as outlined in the new K-12 Literacy Supports Initiative from the Ministry of Education and Child Care
Develop and utilize an appropriate assessment tool that will provide data of successful implementation during the length of this initiative
Continuously assess data from the assessment tool to inform and drive best practice instruction for internal and district staff
Contribute to SET-BC training resources to help build program and individual educator capacity to provide services to districts and independent schools.
Consult with school teams and SET-BC Educators to identify and plan for technologies to meet individual student needs and educational plans
Develop technology training and workshop materials and lead face-to-face and online sessions for district staff especially in the area of communication support technologies.
Facilitate small group training events, both face-to-face and online, presenting a range of topics from specific technology implementation to best practices in supporting student-based communication technology solutions in the classroom environment.
Act as a resource for SET-BC Educators in the area of specific communication (AAC) technologies, evaluating new products, developing resources, and carrying out annual research and special projects.
Provide support to educators in the area of assistive technology, evaluate new products, develop resources and participate in new projects
Implement SET-BC provincial policies, programs and initiatives including reporting and recording service delivery as required
Participate in SET-BC staff development activities
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and membership in the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of BC
Proven experience working collaboratively
Experience and/or willingness to implement specialized student-based technology solutions in classroom settings
Experience in the educational uses of specialized, assistive technologies (AT) and augmentative alternative communication (AAC) to support students with profound physical, communication and/or sensory perception challenges
Understanding of best practices in adult education with experience in technology training is preferable
Excellent oral, written communication skills, advanced computer skills and good organizational skills
Valid BC Driver’s license
Ability and willingness to travel in the Lower Mainland and throughout the Province
Your application portfolio must include the following documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Academic Transcripts
Reports/Evaluations
3 Professional References -email and phone numbers of your current and previous supervisors
** We do not accept friends or teaching colleagues as references **
Due to the confidentiality of the interview process and the high volume of applications , we do not provide feedback, notify unsuccessful applicants or respond to inquiries regarding the status of an application.
We will contact applicants directly if we are interested in moving forward or if an application requires additional information.
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Register on Make a Future: http://www.makeafuture.ca/ and create a profile under the Category "Management and Professionals"
2. Click on Job Postings the click Search
3. Select the Job you would like to apply for
4. Answer the job posting questions then click Apply
5. Upload supporting documents to the Competition
6. Once you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email from Make a Future
The VSB has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s. 42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program, the VSB seeks to preferentially hire Aboriginal persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore, each applicant may wish to provide, on a voluntary basis, information whether they self-identify as an Aboriginal person.
