Speech Language Pathologist (SSRCE)
About The Position
The Speech Language Pathologist works within the South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) to provide speech-language pathology services and support student programming across South Shore schools. The role implements relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines, including the Guidelines for the Provision of Speech-Language Pathology Services and the SSRCE Special Education Policy. It collaborates with schools, regional personnel, and—where appropriate—community service providers to support programming and services for children and youth. The position also supports program planning teams in connecting assessment with instructional practice, provides training about the contribution of speech-language pathology to student programming, and recommends courses of action to the Coordinator of Student Development Elementary Level. Additional duties include preparing correspondence, reports, and research studies; conducting consultations; representing SSRCE on committees and other initiatives when requested; complying with occupational health and safety requirements; and performing related duties as required. The position is listed as 10.5 months and 100% permanent.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, or an equivalent master’s degree.
- Eligible for certification by the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.
- Valid Nova Scotia Teacher Certification.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a team environment.
- Advanced technological skills.
- Ability to conduct effective presentations.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing as a communicative member of Student Development.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence initiatives.
- Newly hired employees must provide satisfactory Child Abuse Register and Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector checks.
Responsibilities
- Implement and administer policies, procedures, and guidelines related to speech-language pathology services in South Shore schools.
- Support implementation of the Guidelines for the Provision of Speech-Language Pathology Services and the South Shore Regional Centre for Education Special Education Policy.
- Collaborate with schools, regions, and, where appropriate, community service providers to deliver programming and services for children and youth.
- Work with regional personnel to help program planning teams link assessment and instructional practice.
- Provide training, as required, about the role of speech-language pathology in student programming.
- Recommend courses of action related to speech-language pathology and associated programming and services to the Coordinator of Student Development Elementary Level.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and research studies, and conduct consultations.
- Represent SSRCE on committees, interdepartmental initiatives, working groups, and associations when requested.
- Review, research, and compile reports and prepare correspondence for the Region as required.
- Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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Job Type
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