N26009 Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

We are excited to have a Speech Language Pathologist opportunity available immediately.

Lethbridge School Division is looking for dynamic, self-motivated, caring and enthusiastic team leaders to fill the role of Speech Language Pathologist.

Our Division is a proud neighbor to the largest First Nation reserve area in Canada which is called Kainai Nation. We are fortunate to learn from Indigenous communities and are committed to enhancing our understanding of the truths of our past so we can continue to move towards reconciliation.

Reporting to the Director of Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Coordinator, the Speech Language Pathologist will primarily support school and assessment needs to promote the success of all children and students from Early Education to grade 12. Lethbridge School Division, embraces diversity and functions in a dynamic, innovative and fast paced environment.

Available Position:

1 Position - 1.0 FTE (35 hours/week):

This position follows the assigned Speech Language Pathologist School calendar and allows the successful candidate to have certain school breaks off. This includes a summer break beginning early-July and the employee will return to work in mid-August following the summer break.

Speech-Language Pathologist will:

• Deliver a continuum of support within the division’s Response to Instruction and Intervention framework (RTI2)
• Provide universal strategies to support all students in inclusive classrooms

• Facilitate, through play, the development of age-appropriate skills
• Based on a referral system, provide student-specific assessment and therapeutic programming
• Administer, score and interpret standardized assessments
• Complete assessment and treatment reports and year-end summaries
• Provide recommendations for universal, targeted and specialized services based on data gathered
• Collaborate with other therapists/specialists occupational therapist, behaviour) to support student development
• Participate as a member of the Learning Team to develop, facilitate, and monitor student program plans and successful transitions
• Provide recommendations and consult with Complex Communication Team regarding augmentative or alternative communication systems
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities for school teams in the area of speech and language (visuals, social pragmatics, language development)

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong assessment and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport with students, families, staff, and community partners
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with division and school teams
• Expertise in facilitating professional learning for staff

Education, Certification and Experience Required:

• Degree in a recognized program in Speech-Language Pathology

• Be registered with Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)
• Be eligible for certification with the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC)
• Experience working in an educational setting is preferred
• Proof of Education and Certification is required. Education received outside of Canada will require a Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) confirming high school or post secondary equivalencies.
• Class 5 driver's license

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School

Division who are offered employment must provide:

• A police information check; including Vulnerable Sector Check from Police Services or an RCMP detachment that does not have any charges or convictions.
• A satisfactory Intervention Record Check from South Region Alberta Child and Family Services.
• Proof of photo identification, may be a valid driver’s license, provincial identification card as issued by a licensed government registry office, valid passport or Nexus card. If one cannot be provided, a new card must be obtained and proof of application provided within three days of hire.
• Documentation of a valid Social Insurance Number in the employee’s legal name. If valid Social Insurance documentation in the current legal name can not be provided, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a new one within three days of hire.

Salary range for this 1.00 FTE position ranges from $73,700 - $101,500 plus vacation pay, depending on education and experience.

Lethbridge School Division prides itself on supporting and promoting the wellness of our employees through our diverse benefit plan for you and your family to access. Some of the amazing benefits included are:

100% employer-paid premiums for health care.

• Health/Wellness Spending Account (HSA/WSA).
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). This includes but is not limited to:
• Lifestyle and specialty counselling (Health, Life Balance and Career).
• Competitive retirement plan.
• Discount at a variety of local fitness facilities within Lethbridge.

This is a purposeful and rewarding career that helps make a difference in students' lives!

While applications received by November 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. will be given full consideration, the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.