Job Description

The Opportunity:

Position: Speech Language Pathologist I

Department: Talk With Me - Anglophone East School District

Internal/External: Internal/External

Employment Type: Temporary (until October 1, 2027), Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Union: NBUPPE

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Salary: $3208.14 - $4039.85 Bi-Weekly

Reports to: The Director of Early Childhood Services or designate

Location: Anglophone East School District- 100 Westmorland Street, Moncton NB (Travel will be required throughout the communities of the Anglophone East School District catchment)

Perks: Along with vacation time, competitive compensation and benefits packages, we also have options for professional learning.

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.

Other responsibilities include:

• Develop education sessions and programs for parents and community partners as required;
• Build relationships and work collaboratively with community partners (eg. Family and Early Childhood agencies, Early Learning and Childcare facilities, Public Health);
• As requested by the Early Childhood Regional Director, may be asked to be the subject matter expert or contributor on various working groups, projects or consultation teams with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD);
• Train, orientate and provide clinical supervision to the Speech Therapy Assistants as required by the rules and regulations of the profession;
• Work independently utilizing effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work assignments based on the needs of the team;
• Communicate effectively with team, parents, and community partners;
• Demonstrate and interest and comfort level in working with young children and families (willing and able to facilitate groups of adults and pre-school children, i.e. including singing in front of adults);
• Work a flexible schedule (to better serve our clients, working in the evenings or weekends is sometimes required);
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, email, PowerPoint, Publisher, social media, etc.);
• Keep up to date on certifications and professional learning as required;
• Physical expectations:
  • Prepare, set up, and clean up materials and equipment (in collaboration with the Speech Therapy Assistants);
  • Travel to various communities within the district;
  • Carry large or heavy materials and equipment (across parking lots, in buildings and upstairs);
  • Sit at the children's level and be able to get down on the floor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders from a recognized university.
• Registered and a member in good standing with the Regulatory College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of New Brunswick and eligible for membership with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada.
• A valid class 5 driver's license issued by the Province of New Brunswick and own use of transportation are required.
• Employees shall be selected on the basis of skill, ability and qualifications. Where skill, qualifications and ability are relatively equal amongst union applicants, the vacancy will be filled on the basis of seniority.

Schedule: 12-Month Position, Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours

What we Offer:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package and pension plan
• Opportunities for professional learning
• Salary in accordance with the current NEW BRUNSWICK UNION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EMPLOYEES GROUP: PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT Collective Agreement $83,411 - $105,036 annually.

Only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Please note, the timeline outlined above does not constitute a guarantee. Temporary assignments are subject to change and may be extended or shortened depending on operational needs.