Indigenous-focused Speech-Language Pathologist
Indigenous-focused Speech-Language Pathologist
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Job Description
Indigenousfocused SpeechLanguage Pathologist
District Overview
Driven by our desire to help students thrive in their academic and personal lives the Saanich School District provides quality educational programs and a safe and nurturing learning environment for the over 7000 culturally diverse students within its 18 schools. Serving the Saanich Peninsula located just north of Victoria BC the district has a well established reputation of excellent student achievement as well as a culture of caring and respect. The collaborative working environment in Saanich is a core strength and has been a foundation for ongoing school improvement and meeting the diverse needs of all students. Parent and community satisfaction with Saanich schools is extremely high.
Position Overview
The Saanich School District is seeking up to 1.6 temporary FTE SpeechLanguage Pathologists starting as soon as possible. These temporary positions will focus on district support of Indigenous learners or a combination of support between Indigenous learners and NonIndigenous learners to June 30 2026.
The Saanich School District has obtained grant funding to provide consistent speechlanguage and literacy support to Indigenous Learners. The successful candidates will work as Indigenousfocused speechlanguage pathologists which will address language and literacy needs for a manageable caseload size at two Elementary Schools and one Middle School within the district. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with school teams district staff parents and children within K8. The successful candidate will be involved in the assessment diagnosis and intervention of the whole range of speech and languagerelated challenges experienced by students. The speechlanguage pathologist will consult with parents and members of the SchoolBased Team regarding appropriate intervention strategies accommodations and modifications. Working with teachers and Educational Assistants within classrooms and in consultation is expected as Saanich School District promotes an inclusive environment. The speechlanguage pathologist is a member of the District Itinerant Learning Services Staff and reports to the Director of Diversity and Inclusion.
The successful applicant will possess a Masters degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology or equivalent academic training and must be eligible for registration with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. Experience in the public school setting is an asset. Possession of a valid drivers license and a personal vehicle is required.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION EXEMPTION SECTION 192 PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH INDIGENOUS ANCESTRY WHO HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL HISTORY AND CULTURE; THE APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO RELATE POSITIVELY WITH THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY ON A DAILY BASIS.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to .
We thank applicants for their interest however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Description
District SpeechLanguage Pathologist School District No. 63 (Saanich)
SpeechLanguage Pathologists will demonstrate:
- A knowledge of or a desire to learn culturally safe speechlanguage and literacy practices in order to deliver culturally safe language and literacy support.
- A knowledge of speechlanguage pathology theory assessment and intervention strategies and practices;
- The ability to deliver speech language and literacy service to students in a manner that recognizes and reflects a range of service delivery models such as individual small group and whole class instruction;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students parents teachers administrators other professionals and support workers;
- A desire to help maintain and build strong relationships between families students communities and schools;
- A knowledge and commitment to the consultative collaborative process in working with school teams parents and other relevant people;
- The confidence to mentor teachers and educational assistants to ensure universal and students specific strategies are embedded within lessons.
- Ongoing professional development as specified by the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals and required to offer a culturallyresponsive approach
- The SpeechLanguage Pathologists will support students communication and/or literacy development by:
- Coordinating their speechlanguage services with the teams in their assigned school or schools;
- Identifying assessing and evaluating those children suspected of having significant communicative impairment with a culturally safe approach;
- Planning developing providing and/or directing appropriate and effective intervention programs;
- Supporting students with evidencebased language intervention and structured literacy support.
- Providing ongoing monitoring of children with communicative disorders through informal and formal assessments and giving suggestions for at home and in the classroom;
- Collaborating with school teams to support language goals in the curriculum (e.g. team teaching I.E.P. Adaptations and modifications);
- Acting as supportive personnel and counsel for school teams to better understand the needs of the children who are identified as benefiting from communication and/or literacy support;
- Performing recording and reporting tasks necessary to maintain effective communication with all involved in the childs program and monitor students response to support
SpeechLanguage Pathologists must have the following qualifications:
- Eligible for membership in the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals;
- Masters degree in SpeechLanguage Pathology from a recognized university;
- Recent experience in a school setting is preferred.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset.
Employment Type
Contract
