Permanent Speech Language Pathologist Assistant

The Good Spirit School Division Invites Applications for a Permanent Full Time Speech- Language Pathologist Assistant

The Good Spirit School Division invites applications for a Permanent Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA). The Speech and Language Assistant (SLPA) assists the division Speech and Language Pathologists (SLPs) through working collaboratively as part of the SLP team. They are responsible for delivering programming as assigned by the SLP. The SLPA position within the Good Spirit School Division involves working with a variety of schools, staffs and students.

Location:

Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Assignment/Contract:

7.5 hours/day- Temporary - 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

Cindy Van Eeden, Student Services Consultant

cindy.vaneeden@gssd.ca

Assignment and Term:

• This is a Permanent (1.0 FTE) position beginning August 25, 2025.
  
  

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies

• Quality & Organization of Work; demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail and ensure work is consistently completed and accurate within expected timeframes.

• Adaptability & Flexibility; demonstrate ability in handling varied multiple duties including the ability to work with students, teachers, administrators and parents. Demonstrate initiative and self-direction within the scope of assignment.

• Communication; demonstrate effective communication in both oral and written skills

• Cooperation & Teamwork; This position involves working collaboratively with a variety of professional service provides and other school personnel on a daily basis. The SLPA must have the ability to work as a team player and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Attitude; display a positive attitude toward others, their work, schools and the division. Confidentiality; Maintain confidentiality in accordance with all confidentiality, ethical and legal standards as described by the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Education & Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in a Speech-Language program.
  
  

Duties % Responsibilities:

• Without restricting the generality of the general description above, the Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant position shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to the following:

- Record keeping;

- Lesson planning;

- Schedule therapy and submit monthly calendar to Speech-Language Pathologist, Student Services Co-oordinator, and to the appropriate schools;

- Demonstrate therapy process and supply materials to parents/guardians and school staff;

- Provide progress reports, both verbal and written;

- Prepare SLP materials;

- Engage in regular professional development activities to maintain professional competency; and,

- Other duties as assigned by the Speech-Language Pathologist.

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 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, 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.