Speech and Language Assistant

About Kahnawà:ke Education Center :
The mission of the Kahnawà:ke Education Center is to provide the children who live in Kahnawà:ke with a solid and well-rounded education laying the foundation for their future careers. The mission of KEC is carried out by the Kahnawà:ke Combined Schools Committee (KCSC) as well as the administrative arm of KEC. The KEC is responsible for the operation and support of three schools in the Kahnawà:ke community and post-secondary administration.

Position Summary :
The main purpose of the Speech & Language Assistant is to provide support to the Speech Language Pathologist in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency difficulties.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assisting the Speech Language Pathologist in establishing goals and objectives for students who have been identified with speech and / or language difficulties.
• Assisting the Speech Language Pathologist in the planning, preparing and presenting daily intervention plans that integrate education plans for students identified with speech and or language needs.
• Provide direct support services to students with speech and/or language difficulties as directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assisting the Speech Language Pathologist in managing the case files and ensuring that the students’ needs and support services are integrated into the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Assisting classroom teachers in planning, preparing intervention plans and activities to address student needs. To ensure that the interventions are incorporated within the curriculum.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating the achievement of the objectives of the intervention plan using methods and materials as directed by the Speech and Language Pathologist.
• Supporting parents in implementing complementary interventions and therapeutic activities within the home environment.
• Submits reports and forms promptly and within established deadlines.

Education, Knowledge & Experience :

• A Child Care Certificate, a Teacher Assistant Certificate or a Teaching Certificate completed or in progress.
• Experience in working with children with identified speech and language difficulties.
• Growth and developmental characteristics of children and/or adolescents.
• Knowledge of Kanien’kehá:ka and Kahnawà:ke culture and people.
• Special education background is an asset.
• Complete fluency and literacy in language of instruction