Divisional Speech-Language Pathologist

At Border Land School Division, we strive to “empower responsible citizens within our communities.” To establish a positive school culture, we offer strong academic programming that is complimented with a range of other school activities. Students are invited to learn, grow and discover what it means to be part of a diverse community that focuses on strong relationships and academic excellence. BLSD is “committed to fostering inspiring educational opportunities, meaningful relationships, and engaging citizens.” 


Competition #: 24-034



Particulars:

The successful candidate will retain a 0.8 FTE (80%) permanent position as a Divisional Speech-Language Pathologist, to be based out of a BLSD Divisional Office.  This position is itinerant in nature and daily travel can be anticipated within the Divisional boundaries of Altona to Sprague, Manitoba, along the Canada-USA border.  The successful candidate will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary Clinical Services team and supervised by the Student Services Coordinator.   The Speech-Language Pathologist will work collaboratively with school-based teams to support and promote student learning.  The Speech-Language Pathologist will provide services to students who have a wide range of communication disorders, including students with complex communication needs and students requiring Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC).  This will include assessment, planning and leading programming, therapeutic intervention and consultative services with students, school teams and families.  This position will be open for applications until filled.    


Qualifications and Experience:

  1. Must be registered, or be eligible for registration, with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM)
  2. Must have a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
  3. Must be in possession of a current School Clinician Certificate (Speech-Language Pathology).  Those eligible for a School Clinician Certificate will also be considered, only for a Limited Term Contract to start, as outlined in the certification requirements by Manitoba Education. 
  4. A vehicle, or access to a vehicle, is required. 


Salary and Benefits:

The compensation package for this position is in accordance with the collective agreement between Border Land School Division and the Border Land Teachers’ Association of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society. 

 

Applications:

For consideration, please forward the following documents:

  1.  Teacher Application Form 
  2.  Cover Letter & Resume

 

For further information, please contact:

Franklin Rempel, Student Services Coordinator – (204) 324-6491


Please submit in confidence to:

Kelsie Bell – Human Resource Manager

Border Land School Division

120-9th Street NW

Altona, MB R0G 0B1

Phone: 204-324-6491

Email: [email protected]


Employment is contingent upon the provision of clear Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry checks. Border Land School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility.  We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities.  BLSD is dedicated to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment to all applicants, starting with the hiring process.  Should you be contacted for an interview, please advise the Division of any restrictions that require accommodation.  All information regarding the accommodation will be kept confidential.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Border Land School Division

Border Land School Division acknowledges that the communities and schools located within Border Land School Division sit on Treaty 1 and Treaty 3 land, the original lands of the Anishinaabe peoples and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

Border Land School Division respects the treaties that were made on these treaty areas and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with our Indigenous communities in a spirit of truth, reconciliation and collaboration.