Speech Language Pathologist

2 days ago


Renfrew County and Lanark Highlands Township Deep River, Canada Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Full time
(TEMPORARY) Speech Language Pathologist

Start Date: March 3, 2025

Hourly Rate: $48.88 to $54.31 /hour

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 34,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward. The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant First Nation communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation. Today, this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and through history. All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities. Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence, and embrace change through innovation As part of our strategy to provide on-going support for our schools, the Board is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the temporary position of Speech-Language Pathologist.

The purpose of the Speech-Language Pathologist position is to provide assessment, intervention, programming, and consultation services for students referred for speech, oral and written language, and communication difficulties, to enhance their language learning through the curriculum. Reporting to Executive Officer of Mental Health and Professional Services.

Main Responsibilities:

To provide formal and informal assessment and consultation support for students with communication difficulties involving speaking, listening, reading and/or writing. This includes:

To provide formal and informal Language Assessments (oral and written language), consultation support for Complex Communication Needs, Speech Assessments, and Mild Speech Home Programming Support

To recommend and provide follow up consultation support of Specialized Equipment through SEA funding for reading, writing and Augmentative Communication needs

To share assessment results, recommendations and program modifications with appropriate staff, parents, and professionals.

To consult with the school team, Professional Services, and parents regarding speech and language programming, resources, accommodations and modifications that have been recommended.

To provide Tier 1 (whole classroom based programming), Tier 2 (targeted small group), Tier 3 (individual) levels of support.

To act as a resource to the Multi-Focus Team to support student’s needs through consultation.

To support the development of Individual Education Plans.

To supervise Communicative Disorders Assistants who support staff with the implementation of recommended interventions, strategies, programming, and SEA equipment for Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices

To liaise with and refer to community services and agencies such as School-Based Rehabilitation Services and assist in the transition of new students from Preschool Services.

To provide Professional Development workshops and board wide resources to meet identified needs of KPRDSB staff.

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Officer of Mental Health and Professional Services and as required for college certification

Supervision:

Supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistants

May plan, assign, monitor and support the work of interns and practicum students.

Main Contracts:

Internal: students, school staff, professional services

External: student families, and agency contacts

Education & Experience:

Masters degree or equivalent required in Speech Language Pathology;

1 to 3 years' recent experience

Specialized Skills:

must be a registered member of CASLPO;

must maintain professional development as per College requirements;

valid drivers license and use of own vehicle;

experience with school-aged populations with a variety of developmental communication needs an asset

experience with augmentative and alternative communication an asset

experience working in a multi-focus team environment and supervising CDAs

strong communication skills

a commitment to service excellence.

Effort and Working Conditions:

school and office environment; moderate pressure to meet deadlines; some dealing with difficult people; moderate lifting materials under and over 5 Kg; moderate travel

moderate attention to detail, concentration and observation; some visual exertion and keyboarding

Qualified applicants are asked to submit a letter of application and a complete resume stating qualifications, accompanied by references and proof of all certifications.

A police records check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search , dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire , is a requirement for employment with this Board. Please note that there have been reports that it has taken some candidates up to 6 weeks to obtain a police check. With that in mind, we strongly recommend that you go about obtaining this search at your earliest convenience. KPRDSB is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

KPRDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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