Speech Language Pathologist - Division Schools

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST – Division Schools

This position is open to all internal and external candidates. Prior to employment, successful applicants must provide supporting documents as outlined on our  New Employees  page.

We are looking to hire a temporary 35.0 hour per week Speech Language Pathologist to support schools within our division, with the possibility of less hours depending on the availability of the successful candidate. This assignment is to commence April 16, 2026 and terminate April 15, 2027. This is an out of scope position.

Working with a strong and supportive Early Learning and School Based Learning Teams, under the direction of the Coordinator of Early Learning, the Speech-Language Pathologist will be responsible for supporting the programming of children with severe speech-language needs as well as supporting the embedding language programming for children in Early Learning to grade 12. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide professional development and on-site coaching for staff working within the Early Learning, Kindergarten and Division 1. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Early Learning and School Based Learning Teams to provide recommendations for universal, targeted and specialized services based on individual child and classroom needs.

Education and Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology;
• Eligible to register with Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in the provision of speech language assessments, intervention and consultation with children;
• Hanen Training in “Learning Language and Loving It”, “ABC and Beyond” and “It Takes Two to Talk”;
• Experience and training in alternative and augmentative communication;
• Experience working with diverse cultures would be an asset.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package;
• Professional Development Opportunities;
• Strong and Supportive Early Learning and School Based Teams.

Holy Spirit Catholic Schools endeavours to provide a system of education which will meet the educational needs of young people at all levels in an atmosphere enlivened by the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.

For more information regarding this position, please contact the Coordinator of Early Learning, Mrs. Sheri Thomas at thomass@holyspirit.ab.ca.

Interested, qualified applicants are asked to apply online with a complete application package.

Application package must include the following:

• A cover letter addressed to: Anthea Boras, Deputy Superintendent of Schools;
• Resume;
• Documentation which would support the education requirements for this position;
• Contact information for 3 references.

By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the principal or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the application has listed a reference for that employer.