Role overview

October 14, 2026

File: 26/27-40a

JOB POSTING

POSITION: SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT - 35 Hours per week

Salary: $29.74 per hour (Effective July 1, 2024)

Plus Benefit and Pension Package (as per CUPE Local 2145 Collective Agreement)*

LOCATION: ALL DISTRICT SCHOOLS

NOTE: Under the direction of the District's Speech Language Pathologist, the Speech Language Pathologist*

Assistant will be assigned to work with designated students at multiple locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Certification or equivalent post-secondary speech language assistant training
Training in Non-Violent Crisis Management Techniques (e.g. CPI training) and POPARD (Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Behaviour Disorders) would be an asset
One (1) year experience working with students with speech and language difficulties in a K-12 educational environment
Familiarity with computer software for students with special needs would be an asset
Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action within the guidelines provided by the Speech Language Pathologist
Demonstrated ability to manage time and schedules without day to day oversight
Familiarity with Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures
Valid Class 5 – BC Driver's Licence and an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers' abstract
Physical ability to perform the required duties

CLOSING DATE: THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED STARTING DATE: To be determined