Job Description

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,500 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

EIPS is recruiting a permanent full-time Speech Language Pathologist Assistant with our Support for Students department.

Our Support for Students department is located at our Central Office in Sherwood Park.

Commencing August 31, 2023

35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day)

Open to internal and external applicants, priority will be given to permanent EIPS employees

EIPS offers a comprehensive benefits package

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants provide support and assistance to speech-language pathologists working in schools. Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants carry out specific communication interventions and treatment programs that are planned, directed and supervised by speech-language pathologists to improve students’ communication skills. Duties include direct treatment and indirect services as delegated.

Instructional Support

Conduct articulation and language therapy activities that are based on goals and treatment plans developed by speech-language pathologists for individual students or small groups

Administer screening tools and/or assist with client assessment

Partake in planning and evaluation of communication services

Work directly with students as assigned by a speech-language pathologist

Monitor student’s progress during therapy sessions

Maintains confidentiality regarding students

Assist with Materials Preparation

Create therapy materials using programs such as Boardmaker & Writing With Symbols

Modify and prepare materials for students

Assist in the development of home programs

Ensure equipment and facilities are kept in a clean, safe, and orderly manner

Maintain inventory of assessment/treatment materials

Photocopy, correlate, file, word process, laminate

Communication and Reporting

Maintain accurate documentation of the treatment process

Communicate observations of students’ progress collected in logs, charts, and data sheets as requested by the SLP

Directs questions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of clients to the SLP

Collect statistical data as requested by the SLP

Participate in student team conferences when requested by the SLP

Regularly meet with their supervising speech-language pathologist

Attend staff meetings on a monthly basis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Diploma.

Education and experience will be considered as equivalence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES

Good observation skills and problem-solving skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Good interpersonal skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Flexibility, patience, sensitivity, tolerance, enthusiasm, creativity and imagination

Ability to take direction and follow treatment programs as set out by speech-language pathologists

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of computers (Word Processing, Boardmaker, Writing With Symbols)

Previous experience working with children

For more information, please contact Maureen Gates, SLP Coordinator, at 780-467-8176 or email maureen.gates@eips.ca.

Only online applications will be accepted.

Elk Island Public Schools appreciates and considers all applications; however, we only contact candidates who are selected for interviews.

“If you require assistance with the application system, please call Apply to Education at 1-877-900-5627 or email info@applytoeducation.com.”

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