Provide speech and language support to students with communicative disorders. Participate as a member of the school-based team for the assigned students in the Alberni Valley and West Coast.
Duties
Under the direction of the School Principal, Director of Student Services, classroom teacher and Speech Language Pathologist:
1. Supervise and assist students to meet the goals and objectives as outlined in the students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
2. Provide communication support to students who have speech and/or language delays/disorders.
3. Assist with implementation and programming of Alternate Augmentative Communication Systems (AAC).
4. Utilize behavioral techniques for students who exhibit inappropriate/antisocial behavior due to communication challenges.
5. Support students who are deaf or hard of hearing and assist with monitoring the students’ hearing
devices.
6. Maintain detailed progress notes of students’ performance during the individual or group session.
7. Support the students’ speech-language and/or educational needs with materials provided by the
Speech-Language Pathologist/Classroom teacher.
8. Assist in general supervision of all students in the school and on the school grounds.
9. Assist with other duties assigned by the Director of Student Support Services, Principal, Speech
Language Pathologist, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or Classroom Teacher.
Please see full job description at: www.sd70.bc.ca under Employment/support-staff
Closing date for applications: November 25, 2026 at 10:00 am
1. Grade 12 graduation in an academic program.
2. Completion of a Speech and Language Diploma.
3. A strong motivation to work with students with special needs.
4. Organizational skills.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with specialists, teachers, parents, and outside agencies.
6. Working knowledge of computer hardware and knowledge of current software provided for students requiring AAC support.
7. Basic signing ability.
8. Ability to troubleshoot hearing aid devices.
9. Level I First Aid and CPR.
10. A valid BC Driver’s License.
Application packages, including resume, cover letter and any supporting documentation, must be submitted electronically to Hannah Fletcher, Executive Assistant of HR, hfletcher@sd70.bc.ca