Speech Language Pathologist
Job No:
135472
Location:
High Prairie, Alberta
- Excellent opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist looking to make a difference!
- Highly competitive salary, plus a great host of benefits!
- Enjoy the beauty of High Prairie with a limitless availability of activities and a family-based community!
About High Prairie School Division
Employing more than 500 staff across 12 schools, High Prairie School Division provides quality education to more than 3,200 students, from Kindergarten to Grade-12. With our head office conveniently located in High Prairie, we aim to provide outstanding support services to the students we serve.
At High Prairie School Division, not only will you enjoy a successful and rewarding career with a world-class education organization, you will also see first-hand the difference you can make to the future of our community. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.hpsd.ca
About High Prairie, Alberta
Situated within Big Lakes County, High Prairie is the hub to 26,957 hectares of park and protected natural assets that offer a variety of outdoor activities for locals and visitors alike. There is truly something for everyone, including the sandy beaches, hiking trails, and fishing spots at three of the many beautiful lakes in Northern Alberta, the Lesser Slave Lake, Winagami, and Snip Lake. Residents and tourists frequent our Park Theatre, High Prairie Municipal Library, District Museum, and Native Cultural Arts Museum Grouard to explore our abundant history and culture. Come see what we have to offer and join a small, tight-knit community and make your mark!
About the Opportunity
Currently, High Prairie School Division is searching for a Speech Language Pathologist to work within the Division’s boundaries in High Prairie, Alberta.
Please note this role will commence August 24, 2021 and follows the school calendar year.
In this role, you will provide a continuum of supports to school-age children at the universal, targeted, and individualized level, and also support the capacity of staff and parents to respond to student needs.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing diagnostic assessment and treatment recommendations
- Report writing
- Supervising paraprofessionals
- Consulting with and mentoring staff, as well as providing professional development
In order to qualify for this role, you will have a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology. You must also be eligible for membership in ACSLPA and/or Speech Language Audiology Canada (SAC).
Please note that a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle is required. If selected for an interview, you must also be able to produce an original, acceptable, recent Police Information Check, including CPIC, Vulnerable Sector and Local Indices Search, at the time of the interview.
About the Benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with an attractive salary of $74,380 – $101,100 per year, commensurate with your qualifications and experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Extended health benefits including dental insurance and vision
- Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Extended Disability insurance
- Pension plan
Upon joining us, you will be welcomed into a skilled, positive and supportive team. Our team genuinely enjoys working in a collegial and fun environment and appreciates being encouraged to reach their full potential.
About High Prairie, Alberta
Prominently situated in the heart of Alberta’s picturesque Mighty Peace Country, High Prairie is a thriving community of 3,000 people and is widely regarded, by visitors and residents alike, as one of the province’s best-kept secrets.
Comprised of a rich, unique, and multifaceted blend of cultures (including Anglophone, Francophone, and Indigenous) the region is driven by a strong economic engine, fuelled by key sectors such as agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, and tourism.
With a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, unsurpassed natural beauty, affordable housing and an unwavering commitment to fostering a safe community for all, High Prairie is an ideal place to raise a family.
You will also find a wealth of recreational activities year-round like camping, hiking, fishing, and golf in the summer, and snowmobiling, skiing, ice hockey, and curling in the winter. The area also boasts rodeo grounds, baseball diamonds, an equestrian centre, and an aquatic centre. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, there is also a town library and local museum.
For a unique opportunity to bring your experience to a unique collaboration of schools in High Prairie, Alberta - Apply Now!
Please note you will be required to provide three current professional references. Please attach these directly to your application with your resume if possible. Successful candidates must produce an original, acceptable, and recent (less than six months old) Criminal Record Check, which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check.