Speech and Language Pathologist (4 days per week)

Il stl’i kw’els spipetstexw kw’eset ite xwelmexwelh stexwlaq temexws ye Stó : lo mestiyexw.

Mission Public School District is located on the Traditional, Ancestral, Unsurrendered, and Shared territories of Stó : lo people, of Leq'á : mel, Semá : th, Máthxwi, Sq'éwlets and Qwó : ltl'el First Nations, stewards of this land since time immemorial.

Halq'eméylem is the language of this land and of Stó : lo ancestors. The place from where Halq’eméylem (Upriver dialect) originates is Leq’á : mel.

The language comes from the land, and it has been this way since time immemorial.

Le Conseil scolaire de Mission est situé sur les terres traditionnelles, ancestrales, non cédées et partagées du peuple Stó : lo, des Premières nations, Leq'á : mel, Sema : th, Matheqwí, Sq'éwlets et Qwó : ltl'el, peuples de cette terre depuis des temps immémoriaux.

We invite applications for the positions of :

School : Student Services Department

Position : Speech and Language Pathologist

FTE : .80 (4 days per week)

Grade : All

Status : Temporary

Start Date : ASAP

Schedule : 4 days per week

Please note there is flexibility in the workdays, and they may be changed in consultation with the Director and the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications :

Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Applicant must be registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC (CSHHPBC)

Minimum 2 years’ experience working in the field is preferred

Must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologists (CASLPA) and / or British Columbia Association of Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist ( BCASLPA)

Recent successful experience working with school-aged students and students with special needs (low incidence)

Job duties :

Comprehensive diagnostic and direct therapy to school-aged children with a variety of communication disorders

Act as a resource for teachers, educational assistants and parents

For your application to be considered, all required documents must be included with your application which include :

resume

cover letter

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $57,972-$106,217, with placement on the range based on length of service, FTE and qualifications in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Please be sure that you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation your application will not have been submitted.

Why Mission?

We humbly work and learn on the Traditional, Ancestral, Unsurrended and Shared lands of the Stó : lo people, of Sq'éwlets, Leq'á : mel, Sema : th, Matheqwí and Qwó : ltl'el , peoples of this land since time immemorial.

We appreciate and embrace the vital role of all Indigenous peoples, groups, organizations, and associations residing on and within these lands.

We also acknowledge and share traditional teachings of Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers and the sharing of Indigenous Knowledge and Worldviews in the curriculum and throughout our workspaces.

Mission Public Schools benefits from being a medium-sized district with rural and urban schools. We are large enough to provide a variety of programs and services, and small enough to build meaningful relationships with our students, parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

The district is focused on following the Strategic Plan which sets the direction for the organization and supports student learning.

Click here to learn more about the strategic plan and related priorities. Finally, we are committed to forming safe and inclusive workspaces and schools.

To learn more, review our policy for Respectful Schools and Workplaces .

About Mission

Mission, British Columbia is nestled on a southern coastal mountain slope, overlooking the lush valley of the mighty Fraser River.

Ideally situated, Mission is located an hour east of Vancouver and just a 15-minute drive from the U.S. border. Mission was originally inhabited by the Sto : lo First Nations people, and today this rapidly growing and dynamic centre is home to a population of some 38,000 residents.

Come see why Mission is "the Jewel in the Valley".

What opportunities do we offer?

District Mentorship / Leadership Groups

In-house training, online training, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

A great place to live that is relatively affordable compared to other lower mainland cities

Access to school fitness facilities and wellness resources

Thank you for your interest. Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted.