Job Description

Job Description:

Position: Speech Language Pathologist I

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 21.75 hrs/wk

Number of openings: 1

Union: New Brunswick Union of Private & Public Employees (NBUPPE)

Salary: $1841.11 - $ 2318.41 Bi-Weekly

Location: Fredericton Education Centre & Oromocto Education Centre

Anglophone West School District invites applications for the following position:

Speech Language Pathologist

DEFINITION: This is professional work in the field of speech language pathology. Employees of this class perform clinical work, according to professional standards and district policies and procedures, involving the screening, identification, assessment, interpretation, diagnosis, rehabilitation and prevention of communication disorders. Work performed is oriented to client or community needs and may require active participation on interdisciplinary teams, consultation on client waitlists, determination of service delivery options, ongoing assessment and discharge readiness determination. Work will be performed in a school district and/or community-based settings. Work includes participation in planning and implementation of program activities, and may include quality improvement, performance management and statistical activities, learner/parent education and research and may include caseload management and care coordination. Work is performed independently and is reviewed by a superior. Employees of the Speech Language Pathologist classification are required to work in collaboration with speech therapy assistants to best support children and families. These job duties are the basic and prime duties of the job; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the service. Must have own transportation and be willing to travel within the district.

QUALIFICATION: Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a recognized university. Registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists and eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Experience in Early Childhood Education will be considered an asset.

SALARY: In accordance with the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees-Professional Support Group Collective Agreement, based on 36.25 hrs. per week.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package and pension plan
• Opportunities for professional learning

More information can be found in the NBUPPE Collective Agreement 202-e.pdf

TO APPLY: Applications must include a current resume outlining your qualifications for the position and the names of three work-related references.

This is an open competition; however, in accordance with The New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees Collective Agreement. Should unionized employees under this bargaining group apply, employees shall be selected on the basis of skill, ability, competence and qualifications. Where skill, qualifications and ability are relatively equal amongst union applicants, the vacancy will be filled on the basis of seniority. If there are no union applicants, the position will be filled from qualified applicants for these competitions. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Thank you in advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal record check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a scent-reduced environment