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Overview This position has an initial appointment from September 2026 to June 2027. Location: This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton. The Corbett Hall Early Education Program (CHEEP) is operated out of the Department of Communication Sciences. CHEEP provides specialized preschool programming to children aged two and a half to five years, diagnosed with developmental delays/disorders. Funding to operate CHEEP is provided through specialized funding (Program Unit Funds, etc.) from Alberta Education. Programming is designed and implemented by a team of education/intervention specialists to support children in expanding and developing their skills and abilities across developmental areas, with a strong focus on communication. CHEEP serves as a clinical placement and laboratory learning environment for MSLP students. The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for assessing clients, developing communication objectives, implementing treatment plans and reviewing client progress. The position serves preschool-aged children and their families on site. The SLP provides support and models to the classroom team to facilitate role release for communication objectives, as well as supports development of the clients across other developmental domains (motor, social-emotional, cognitive, self-help, sensory processing). The SLP directly supervises MSLP students in the classroom. Responsibilities Assessment: Administers initial communication assessment to potential clients; with consent, completes preliminary review of client files and corresponds with referring clinician and/or other professionals as appropriate; completes analysis of assessment results and writes assessment reports; informally screens program children to identify a need for assessment across areas of development; re-assesses clients using objective and non-standardized measures near the end of the school year; works with the classroom team to refer children to outside agencies for further assessment or intervention; conducts regular, ongoing informal assessment and evaluation to monitor children''s progress as well as program effectiveness. Individual Program Plans (IPP): Collaborates with team members, including parents/guardians in establishing achievable, measurable and functional long-term and short-term goals (October) on the IPP; collaborates with team members in determining and implementing effective teaching/intervention; provides written updates (February and June) on the IPP; modifies, adapts and/or adds goals as necessary to the IPP; works collaboratively with the team to write a comprehensive year-end summary (May); communicates clearly written recommendations regarding level of services required when a child leaves the program and makes referrals when appropriate; communicates with families as needed throughout the year and participates in transition meetings in June to discuss children''s progress and ongoing needs; supports parents/guardians in making decisions regarding future programming for their child. Treatment: Determines appropriate communication objectives for each child and communicates expectations and strategies to other team members; works with other team members to design/develop and implement functional and engaging individual, small group and full-class activities; provides direct/indirect intervention for communication delays to clients; supports intervention for other goal areas including self-care, social-emotional skills, motor skills and sensory processing; maintains first aid certification (recertification every 3 years); provides home practice suggestions to promote generalization of skills; monitors and documents children''s progress in speech and language; applies current knowledge to the therapy process; creates a language-rich classroom environment and supports other team members in maintaining it; attends meetings/case conferences as required. Education and Supervision of Students: Participates in supervising students completing clinical placements at CHEEP, including training, ongoing feedback, midterm and final evaluations; collaborates with student placement coordinators to address concerns; offers observation opportunities or consultation to students in speech pathology or pre-kindergarten programs where appropriate. Requirements Graduate degree (Masters) in speech-language pathology Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) registration Minimum 2 years pediatric experience; more preferred Specialized training in motor speech disorders and other complex communication disorders is an asset Previous experience working in a school setting is considered an asset Experience supervising graduate students is considered an asset Exceptional teamwork, conflict management and collaboration skills High level of expertise in the profession Excellent ability to facilitate clinical learning experiences Professionalism and tact in sensitive, confidential situations; strong judgement and initiative Strong organizational, self-management and time-management skills with attention to detail Excellent written communication skills focusing on IPP and report writing Understanding of program planning, implementation, data collection, evaluation, assessment and reporting Ability to develop and maintain professional, positive relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels Excellent communication skills for stakeholder/partner relationship management (including UofA and Alberta Ed partners, parents, families, and community partners) Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Applications, BoardMaker Application Instructions Click ''Apply Now'' to submit your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Salary information: pro-rated total salary range of $33,105 to $54,969 for the 0.5 FTE, 10.25-month appointment. This position is not eligible for benefits. About Us The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Mtis, Inuit and all Indigenous peoples of Canada. The University is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If accommodations are required to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All University employees have a responsibility to foster a safe, respectful workplace. The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued and barriers to success are removed. 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