CBVRCE - NSTU 2026-2027 - Speech Language Pathologist (2 FTEs)- Probationary

A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent, which includes course work in designated topics and supervised clinical practicum experience.

Must be registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (NSCASLP).

Services Through the collaborative service delivery model, the Speech-Language Pathologists contributes to the students’ progress in a variety of ways, including the provision of assessment information, the provision of direct therapy to the student, consultation with parent/guardians and teachers on communication and the provision of professional development for school staff. Prevention

Increase awareness of communication challenges.

Teach parents/guardians and educators strategies to address communication challenges.

Collaborate with school staff and community agencies to provide services aimed at facilitating the early intervention and development of students’ speech and language skills.

Promote the understanding and appreciation of diversity in language acquisition.

Participate in school-level committees and/or board/provincial committees, as required.

Consultation

Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents/guardians and other professionals to find effective solutions to communication challenges.

Provide teachers and parents/guardians with specific information about regarding students’ speech and language development.

Consult with and participate on Program Planning Teams.

Consult with classroom teachers regarding interventions strategies in the areas of speech and language.

Assist parents/guardians in the integration of Speech-Language Pathology updates.

Help others understand the relationship between development and communication skills.

Assessment

Review pre-referral and referral information.

Conduct assessments that identify students’ strengths and challenges in the area of communication skills.

Contribute to the development of individual learner profiles of strengths and challenges through the formal, individual assessment of communication skills in the school setting.

Intervention

Contribute to program planning for individual students.

Develop strategies/interventions/instructional materials to support educational programming.

Support school personnel and parents/guardians in the implementation of programming recommendations.

Work directly with students and their families on Speech-Language intervention programming.

Provide teaching in phonological development, language facilitation and other areas of expertise.

Assist with the selection, use and generalization of assistive technology as it relates to speech and language development across home and school settings.

Professional Development

Provide individual and group information sessions for parents/guardians and educators for a variety of topics related to communication.

Share expertise with members of program planning teams and others, as appropriate.

Conduct and or collaborate on research.

Be knowledgeable about current speech-language and educational research and how it applies to educational practices.

• Thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Following the shortlisting and interview process, those selected could be offered a probationary contract with CBVRCE.
• Salary and benefits are as outlined in the Nova Scotia Teachers Provincial Agreement.
• Specific positions (Grade, school, circuit, etc) will be available at a later date and communicated to successful applicants.
• Employment with the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry check.