23pssp02 - Communicative Disorders Assistant

4 weeks ago

Guelph, Canada Upper Grand District School Board Full time

Job Code: 23PSSP02 - REPOST
Professional Student Services Personnel

**COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS ASSISTANT**

The Upper Grand District School Board's (UGDSB) 4,000 plus dedicated teaching and support staff provide student success to over 35,000 students who attend our 65 elementary schools and 11 secondary schools in the City of Guelph, County of Wellington and County of Dufferin. The Upper Grand District School Board is situated on the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and Saugeen Ojibway Nation, and Six Nations of the Grand River within The Haldimand Tract
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting with multiple identities, which can be complex and create unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential

The Upper Grand District School Board invites qualified applicants for this **temporary part-time** opportunity as a Communicative Disorders Assistant. The CDA reports to the Coordinator of Communication, Language and Speech Services and works under the direction and clinical supervision of UGDSB employed Speech
- Language Pathologists. This is a 10-month position (yearly from Sept. - June following the school year calendar) to commence as soon as possible and ending April 28, 2023, with the possibility to end earlier or extend past the anticipated date.

**FTE/HOURS**:0.8 FTE - 28 hours per week; temporary

**LOCATIONS**:Guelph / East Wellington Schools

**SALARY RANGE**:$36,245 to $51,379 (based on a 1.0 FTE full-time annual salary), plus applicable vacation pay

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
▪ Provide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) support for students; create low-tech communication aids; set up and program high tech voice output devices; assist with the training of students, teachers, Early Childhood Educators and Educational Assistants in the use of the devices

▪ Assist Speech-Language Pathologists (S-LP) in providing in-class modeling and support in the use of oral language and phonological awareness activities

▪ Implement individual and group communication, speech and language programs for eligible students; prepare lesson plans, activities and materials; document student performance

▪ Other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
▪ Communication Disorders Assistant (CDA) diploma or equivalent
▪ Training and experience related to:

- Child development and childhood exceptionalities, specific articulation and language development, speech and language disorders, treatments and interventions used
- Set up and use of augmentative communication systems and technology
- Assistive listening equipment (FM systems)

▪ Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills
▪ Ability to work independently
▪ Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation

**HOW TO APPLY**:
While we thank all applicants for their interest, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance to the Manager of Wellness and Employee Health.
**- Equal Opportunity Employer -**
Feb 17/23

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 28 per week

**Salary**: $36,245.00-$51,379.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-03

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