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.
We currently have a 0.4.(FTE), Temporary SLP available
for January 2025 June 2025.
Job
Description:
Speech-Language Pathologists are members of the Learning
Services Department. In addition to being well organized and capable of working
independently, the successful applicant will possess the skills necessary to
work as a collaborative team member at school and district levels. 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.
In the Richmond School District, a speech-language
pathologist provides support to students in both elementary and secondary
schools and will be required to support students with communication challenges
across a wide spectrum of needs. The ability to work comfortably and
effectively in a dynamic and changing environment is essential.
The successful candidate will also:
Design and implement individual/small group/classroom intervention strategies for students with communication challenges
Contribute to the development and implementation of IEPs or Student Learning Plans
Provide ongoing collaborative consultation with school-based teams (teachers, educational assistants, administrators), parents and community agencies
Complete informal assessments and observations, as well as standardized assessments with written reports presented at debriefing meetings
Work with the SLP team and Learning Services Department to plan, implement and participate in professional learning opportunities related to communication at the school and district level
Qualifications:
The successful applicant will possess the qualifications
necessary to become and maintain membership of the College of Speech and
Hearing Health Professionals of BC.
If you have any questions about this position, please
contact Sarah Loat, District Administrator Inclusive Learning. (sloat@sd38.bc.ca)
The 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,
2SLGTBQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as
Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.
