Speech-Language Pathologist (Open Competition, Term) - 3 Positions

About the role

The Kitaskinaw Education Authority (KEA) is hiring three Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) for a term position within its Inclusive Services Department. The SLP supports students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and the Kaya Pomeh Adult Education program in developing communication skills so they can express themselves clearly, engage socially, access learning and build confidence. The role works with teachers, educational assistants, families and other specialists, and may involve travel between school sites and the adult education location.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate speech, language, fluency, voice and social communication, and prepare assessment reports and recommendations.
• Provide individual or small-group speech-language therapy and hearing assessments, and develop intervention plans.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt learning materials and provide classroom strategies.
• Take part in multidisciplinary student support teams and contribute to individualized programming and accommodations.
• Support adult learners in the Kaya Pomeh Adult Education program.
• Work with families and community partners, and maintain records of assessments, therapy and progress.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed and registered with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).
• Criminal record check with the vulnerability sector and child welfare intervention check.
• Preferred: experience with assessments and interventions, with children or youth in educational or clinical settings, with Indigenous students and communities, and with multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding or speaking Nêhiyawêwin (Cree) is an asset.

Required skills

• Strong assessment and intervention skills and knowledge of speech and language development.
• Ability to support communication development across diverse age groups.
• Strong collaboration, documentation and organizational abilities.
• Compassion, patience, cultural humility and commitment to inclusive education.

Standard Monday to Friday schedule, 40 hours per week, with summers off; 100 volunteer hours per school year required. Apply with a cover letter and resume by November 5, 2026.