Posted 28 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist - Temporary - Full-time
@ Foothills School Division
High River, Alberta
Overview
Foothills School Division is hiring a temporary full-time Speech Language Pathologist for kindergarten to grade 12 students across its schools, following the school calendar from end of August to June. The role mixes direct student therapy and classroom-based interventions (about 75%) with administrative work such as charting and report writing. Registration with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists is required, and the posting states a competitive wage.
Responsibilities:
- Screen students for speech and language needs
- Assess and provide direct therapy to K-12 students
- Develop classroom-based interventions with teachers and educational assistants
- Complete charting, report writing and planning (about 25% of time)
Requirements summary:
- Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a recognized university
- Registered or eligible with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists
- Two years of experience with speech and language delays preferred
- Experience with a variety of age groups an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists registration |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Speech Language Pathology |
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Foothills School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
Our Division & Communities
Foothills School Division (FSD) serves the learning needs of approximately 8000 students from preschool to grade 12. We operate 22 public schools, an online digital school, an alternative campus, and three colony schools. These are located in the towns of Okotoks, High River, and Diamond Valley, and the communities of Blackie, Cayley, Heritage Heights, Red Deer Lake, Longview, Millarville and Foothills County.
We honour the spirit, life, and lessons this land and its ancestors teach us. We acknowledge the traditional land and territories of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, Tsuutina, and Îyârhe Nakoda as well as the Foothills District and the Rocky View District within the Battle River Territory of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta.
The Role
We are currently seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our therapy team on a temporary basis working 40 hours per week. This position follows the school calendar working end of August - June.
The Speech Language Pathologist provides speech and language services for children (Kindergarten – Grade 12) in the Division. The SLP ensures early identification of speech and language needs of students, and effectively supports interventions focused on speech and language to promote communication competence for children and educational success. The SLP works directly in the classroom with Teachers, Learning Coaches, and Educational Assistants to complete speech and language screening, provide further assessments and consultation as well as direct therapy, and develop classroom-based interventions with individual or small groups of students.
This position provides service to various schools within the Division. A typical work week will be divided by 75% of your time working directly with students/staff and the remaining 25% for administrative tasks such as charting, report writing, planning, etc.
Position Requirements
This position requires a degree in Speech Language Pathology from a recognized university and be registered or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists. In addition, a minimum of two (2) years experience supporting students with speech and language delays/disorders and collaborating with classroom teachers is preferred. Previous experience with a variety of ages of students is considered an asset.
We offer a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefit package. If you are looking for a position where you can support students, families, and schools while balancing your personal life, then this position is for you.
We appreciate and consider all applications, but only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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