The South East Cornerstone Public School Division is looking for a Speech-Language Pathology Support Worker to join its team. Reporting to the Speech and Language Pathologist, the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Support Worker provides remedial intervention supports to school-aged children, within the school setting. SLP Support Workers work under the direct supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist and collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals or agencies to support student success in learning. This position will service Hillcrest, Spruce Ridge and Oxbow Prairie Horizons Schools located in Estevan and Oxbow, SK.
Term:
Start: September 2nd, 2026
End: Not Applicable
Tenure:
Continuing
Hours of Work:
7.5 hours per day/37.5 hours per week
Required Education, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in applicable field from a recognized post-secondary institution
- Experience in supporting children within a school setting
- Experience in speech and language services is an asset
- Knowledge of speech and language intervention strategies
- Documentation, reporting and data collection experience is required
- Valid Saskatchewan Driver's License, a clean driving record, willing and able to travel
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Commitment to inclusive and collaborative learning
- Clean current criminal record and vulnerable sector checks upon hiring
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality relative to school division operations
- Demonstrated ability to establish a strong rapport with students, families and school personnel
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in the applications and operations of digital tools and technology
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and a solution-focused mindset when working with students
- Ability to adapt to the diverse needs of students and demonstrate cultural sensitivity
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, learning environment
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations
- A genuine passion for helping students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential
- Ability to work independently with strong decision-making skills
- Confidence in working in the school setting including in-class support
Duties and Responsibilities:
Without restricting the generality of the purpose above, the Speech-Language Pathology Support Worker shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including but not restricted to, the following:
- Provide intervention support related to students with communication disorders
- Participate as a member of the student services team as required
- Collaborate in transition planning for children with communication needs
- Conduct speech-language screenings as directed by the SLP
- Communicate with school personnel and parents regarding individual interventions and homework
- Provide input for year-end summary reports for students receiving services
- Provide direct/indirect individual, small group and large group intervention as prescribed by the SLP
- Provide in-class small group support as assigned by the SLP to support division based incentives in Kindergarten classrooms - supporting language learning centers
- Provide support and guidance using assistive technology for students that require low or high tech support
- Obtain informed written consent from parents/guardians
- Consult with parents/guardians, teachers and students regarding students' interventions and homework
- Provide information to contracted Speech-Language Pathologists and other professionals as needed
- Maintain an up-to-date system of information retrieval in order to prepare accurate annual report of services rendered
- Maintain an inventory of speech and language materials purchased by the division
- Be responsible to perform duties in accordance with the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (LAFOIP) practices
- Be responsible for providing the Human Resources department with revised updates relevant to your area, as required
- Be knowledgeable and supportive of applicable Division operations and procedures
- Be willing to engage in lifelong learning with respect to professional development and training
- Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate to a professional learning environment
- Be knowledgeable of and adhere to Division standards with regard to technology use
- Be knowledgeable of and adhere to government standards relating to Occupational Health and Safety as defined in the Saskatchewan Employment Act
- Perform other duties as may be required or assigned by the Director of Education or designate.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary dependent upon education and experience. A full benefit package and employer defined pension plan are also offered.
For Further Information Contact:
Jodi Abel, Coordinator of Learning Supports
Phone: (306)848-4774
Email: jodi.abel@secpd.ca
The successful candidate will be subject to a clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 401: Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks.
Application Procedure:
Accepting online applications only. This posting will be removed from the website once a suitable candidate has been found.
We thank all applicants however only those interviewed will be contacted.
