Posted: 
2024-06-01
Job Type: 
Part Time
Employment length: 
Permanent
Language requirements: 
English
Education requirements: 
College/CEGEP
Job experience: 
1 year to less than 2 years
Job industry: 
Education
Job Location: 
Powell River
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Opportunity Auditory Outreach Provincial Resource Program (hosted by qathet School District) The Auditory Outreach Provincial Resource Program requires a 0.40 FTE Speech-Language Pathologist commencing August 26, 2024. Location: Remote, Travel required throughout B.C. The Auditory Outreach Provincial Resource Program is funded by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Childcare and hosted by qathet School District. In collaboration with Provincial Centers, public health audiologists and other service providers, Auditory Outreach assists public and independent schools throughout the province address the needs of school-aged students. The program loans assistive listening devices for individual students with hearing loss identified as needing this technology for school use. In addition to equipment loans and services, we offer audiology, speech-language pathology, and teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing expertise and outreach. Auditory Outreach services provide virtual and in-person consultation for school teams and parents of students with cochlear implants to best support their unique skills and learning needs at school. Job Description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working with students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, knowledge of cochlear implants, and willingness to share expertise in a supportive manner with school teams, administrators, families, students, and other team members. Responsibilities Provide education, training, workshops, presentations and resources to professionals, colleagues, families, and administrators. Collaborate with school teams, audiologists, parents, administrators, and other professionals to identify and meet the unique needs of students with cochlear implants. Conduct comprehensive formal and informal assessments to evaluate speech, language, communication skills. Support school teams to identify long-term and short-term communication goals, including IEP support, and learning strategies. Promotion of inclusion and advocacy for students who have cochlear implants in school environments. Plan and implement online and in-person group and individual communication intervention sessions based on evidence-based practice. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment sessions, and progress reports. Produce a variety of print resources, presentations, and lessons to educate and share with school teams, students, families, and community partners. Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program. Must be a member or be eligible to be a member of the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC and Speech and Audiology Canada. Experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing children, with preference given to applicants. with knowledge of cochlear implants. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with other professionals, families, and community teams. Confident to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team. Able to travel throughout the province of British Columbia. Demonstrate advanced competencies in report writing and assessments. Valid driver's license and vehicle. Assets also include experience in school environments and knowledge of American Sign Language or willingness to learn. Please submit applications to: hr@sd47.bc.ca Application closing date: June 21, 2024 Starting date: August 26, 2024 This is an exempt position offering a competitive salary in the range of $97,884.00 to $112,686.00, and benefits, including compensation for professional fees. Interested qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume which must include three professional supervisory references familiar with your professional performance. Please also include any supporting documents. For further information regarding the program , please visit www.auditoryoutreach.com For further information regarding this position, please contact Lora Baker, Principal of Auditory Outreach at lora.baker@sd47.bc.ca. We appreciate all interest in this position, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.