SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be The Best Place to Learn and Lead" .

Richmond School District operates 37 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3000 dedicated staff.

We currently have a 1.0 (FTE), Temporary SLP available for January 2025 June 2025.

Job Description:

Speech-Language Pathologists are members of the Learning Services Department. In addition to being well organized and capable of working independently, the successful applicant will possess the skills necessary to work as a collaborative team member at school and district levels. All positions within Learning Services engage in supporting the District's Strategic Plan, specifically, Strategic Priority 1: Inspired Learners and Strategic Priority 2: Equity and Inclusion.

In the Richmond School District, a speech-language pathologist provides support to students in both elementary and secondary schools and will be required to support students with communication challenges across a wide spectrum of needs. The ability to work comfortably and effectively in a dynamic and changing environment is essential.

The successful candidate will also: Design and implement individual/small group/classroom intervention strategies for students with communication challenges

Contribute to the development and implementation of IEPs or Student Learning Plans

Provide ongoing collaborative consultation with school-based teams (teachers, educational assistants, administrators), parents and community agencies

Complete informal assessments and observations, as well as standardized assessments with written reports presented at debriefing meetings

Work with the SLP team and Learning Services Department to plan, implement and participate in professional learning opportunities related to communication at the school and district levelQualifications:

The successful applicant will possess the qualifications necessary to become and maintain membership of the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact Sarah Loat, District Administrator Inclusive Learning. (sloat@sd38.bc.ca)

The Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGTBQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to those applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit or Metis) as part of their application.