Step by Step Early Intervention Society is a charitable organization providing exceptional early childhood education, therapeutic and family supports for developmentally delayed and disabled children and their families.

We value:

Inclusion – We foster an environment where all people and abilities are valued.

Acceptance – We acknowledge each journey is unique and support every family with empathy and compassion.

Integrity – We build our community on the foundations of respect, honesty and accountability.

Expertise – We engage accredited professionals to infuse industry best practices and experience into all aspects of our programming.

Heart – We provide services with care, considering the needs of the whole family as we walk alongside.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and neurodivergent affirming Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. The successful candidate will work with children with disabilities at our school and in their homes to promote their communication, speech, language, and social skills. The role offers full time hours from September to June and flexible, part-time hours during the summer months when our school-based program is not in session. This role would start no later than September 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Implement therapeutic interventions and techniques aimed at improving speech, language, communication and social interactions.

·         Collaborate with other members of the team, including teachers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, behaviour strategists, and developmental aides to coordinate care and ensure a multidisciplinary approach.

·         Communicate effectively with team members, families, and caregivers to provide support, guidance, and feedback.

·         Modify strategies to meet the varied needs of the children, families, and other members of the team.

·         Provide education and training to staff, families, and caregivers on speech and language activities and strategies to facilitate progress.

·         Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of assessment results, goals, strategies, progress notes, and year end summaries.

·         Utilize standardized tests, clinical observations, and interviews to conduct screenings and formalized assessments.

·         Participate in team meetings, and educational activities to exchange knowledge and enhance the quality of care provided.

·         Ensure hour tracking is current and accurate.

·         Stay informed about current research, best practices, and advances in pediatric speech-language pathology through continuing education, workshops, and professional conferences.

·         Maintain license and certification requirements, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines set forth by the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA).

Qualifications/Required

·         Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

·         Registered member, in good standing with the ACSLPA.

·         Specialization or experience in pediatric speech-language pathology preferred.

·         Familiarity with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices preferred.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and a multidisciplinary team.

·         Exceptional organizational skills.

·         Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to positively impact the lives of the families we serve.

·         Valid Alberta driver’s license, access to a vehicle during work hours, and willingness to drive to homes throughout Calgary.

·         Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

Benefits

·         Designated paid holidays

·         Paid vacation time

·         Paid sick/personal time

·         Dental and health benefits

·         Flexible summer hours

·         Casual dress

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.