Grande Prairie Public School Division Invites applications for:SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Peace Collaborative Services

BASED IN PEACE RIVER, ALBERTA

COMPETITION NUMBER: I2324-005

Full-time Permanent Position

An increase or decrease to FTE per week may be considered for the ideal candidate, please note your availability and FTE preference as part of your application.Effective Immediately

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION

Peace Collaborative Services (PCS) is a regional organization providing specialized educational support services across six Northwestern Alberta school jurisdictions. Grande Prairie Public School Division employs PCS staff on behalf of jurisdictions in the region.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Peace Collaborative Services is seeking a Permanent Speech Language Pathologist to join our emerging multi-disciplinary school team. As the ideal candidate, you are energetic and enjoy working with children from Preschool through Grade 12. You will work collaboratively to integrate student programming with other disciplines such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Psychology and for students with visual and/or hearing impairment.

BEING PART OF OUR DYNAMIC TEAM, YOU WILL:

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL CHILD SERVICES Develop intervention programs, conduct periodic re-assessment/evaluation of individual programs and recommend adjustments as needed

Provide direct treatment intervention to specific children

Instruct teachers, assistants, volunteers and parents in speech language intervention techniques

Participate in case conferences, parent interviews, medical consultations and clinic programming

Research and provide consultation

TAKE A LEADERSHIP ROLE - OVERSEE PROGRAM SERVICES Supervise para-professional staff and provide programming input for Educational Assistants

Provide input into the direction and requirements of the Speech Language Pathology program in various jurisdictions

Develop, implement, and evaluate a quality assurance program

Provide input into annual operating and capital equipment budgets

Provide input into the development and implementation of group programs

Attend staff, department and other meetings as required QUALIFICATIONS: You work well independently and can show initiative

You are self-motivated, and an enthusiastic learner with excellent problem-solving skills

Must be registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)

Valid drivers license (Travel required)

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check

Pediatric experience is an asset WE OFFER: Competitive salary ($69,820 - $105,759 based on experience)

Full benefits including life, dental, extended healthcare and health spending account

Work the school year with school holidays

Payment of professional dues

Professional liability insurance

Reimbursement for moving expenses incurred in order to relocate for the role (up to $5,000) Your application should include a cover letter, a complete resume, and three references with current contact information. PCS reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. Any questions about this unique career opportunity should be addressed to Cheryl Brown, Regional Manager, Peace Collaborative Services at cheryl.brown@gppsd.ab.ca or by phone at 780 539 0333 ext 19030.

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