CUPE 2526 05 Speech Language Assistant (Temporary Full Time)

JOB POSTING CUPE 25/2 6 - 05

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy

Speech Language Assistant

Temporary Full Time 35 hours/week

Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is located on the original lands of the Cree those of Treaty 6 and on the homeland of the Métis nation. The Division is honoured and proud to serve the students and families of Legal Morinville St. Albert and parts of Sturgeon County by providing a welcoming Christ-centered learning community where we awaken the hearts and minds of students while educating and nurturing each to learn live fully and serve others. Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools is strongly committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive community that is welcoming to all. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Position: A speech language assistant is required to provide speech-language support under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist. The successful candidate will work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team to support children with speech-language intervention at the Early Learning/Elementary/Junior High level. Travel to other sites in Morinville may be required.

Duties to Commence: As soon as possible until March 26 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications & Duties:

• Committed to being a model and witness to Christ-centered education values and beliefs.
• Apply foundational knowledge about First Nations Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students and support the Divisions goals towards advancing Truth and Reconciliation.
• Completion of Speech-Language Assistant Program.
• Experience working with children with speech-language challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team and to engage children.
• Ability to implement program plans that are directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Ability to work independently implementing speech-language programming.
• Ability to collect record and report on specific progress regarding speech and language skills.
• Physical ability to play with children in various positions at their level.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors in a calm proactive manner.
• Work on articulation phonological awareness and language goals with students.

For more information on this position please contact:

Nicki Yakoweshen

Director of Student Support Services

Phone:

Email:

Only online applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted.

Note: Although all applications are appreciated only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.