Speech Language Pathologist

1.0 FTE Continuing Speech Language Pathologist

About New Westminster Schools

Serving the community of New Westminster the New Westminster School District provides high quality educational programs to over 7000 students in a variety of learning environments. Located in the geographic centre of Metro Vancouver New Westminster is a compact and growing urban centre with all the benefits of both city and small town life ready access to a rich array of recreational and cultural pursuits high quality public services and the neighborly feel of a small community. Commitment to the success of its students and its staff makes New Westminster School District a great place to learn and to work.

New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures backgrounds and needs. Together we are a caring inclusive and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners.

The candidate will be part of and work closely with a collaborative team of teachers. An understanding of the BC Curriculum effective teaching and learning practices and a commitment to professional development are essential.

Position will be effective October 01 2025.

The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for assessment and programming for students with communication challenges. This includes students with language based learning needs and speech concerns.

• Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology
  
• Membership in the College of Speech and Hearing Professionals of British Columbia (CSHPBC)
• Experience working with school-aged population
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with students parents teachers and other district staff
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an asset
• Training and experience in the are of Assistive Augmentative Communication Technology is an asset

The personnel in this position are accountable in the execution of their assigned duties to the Director of Instruction - Learning Services. And membership i the New Westminster Teachers Union as an associated professional.

Compensation: Current salary range is $62466.00 to $110833.00 annually plus comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process:

To apply for this position click on theAPPLY ONLINE button at the bottom of the page. Please include your cover letter resume transcripts copies of certificates or diplomas practicum and/or teacher evaluation report and references..

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement and only those applicants legally entitled to work in Canada will be Westminster Schools values the time you have taken to submit your application; however only those applicants selected to move forward will be contacted. To all others thank you for your interest.

School District No. 40 (New Westminster) has been given approval from the Human Rights Tribunal for a Special Program under s.42(3) of the Human Rights Code. Under this special program New Westminster Schools seeks to preferentially hire Indigenous persons to a variety of teaching positions. Therefore each applicant may wish to provide on a voluntary basis whether they self-identify as a First Nations Metis or Inuit person.