Cupe - Speech Language Pathologist - (Temp 1) - Education Centre - 35 HRs (See Below for Details)

**Job Title**:Speech Language Pathologist (TEMP 1)**

**Job Type**: 10 Months + 10 Days/Annually 35h/week

**Location**:Education Centre

**Salary**: $49.78 to $55.31 per hour (Pay Band 13-MV2)
- (As of September 1, 2025)_

**Start Date**:TBD

**_ Posting Closing Date: August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm_**

**Who We Are**

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 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 Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district 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 throughout history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools 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.

**We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment.**

The purpose of the **Speech Language Pathologist** is to 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. This position reports to the Vice-Principal, Special Education Services.

**NOTE: This is a unionized position under the Local CUPE 5555**

**Qualifications Required**:
**Education & Experience**:

- Master’s degree or equivalent required in Speech Language Pathology;
- One (1) to three (3) years’ recent experience;
- Must be a registered member of CASLPO;
- Valid Driver's license and use of own vehicle;
**Specialized Skills**:

- Must maintain professional development as per College requirements.
- Demonstrated experience working in a multi-focus team environment and supervising CDA’s.
- Demonstrated experience with school-aged populations with a variety of developmental communication needs is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience with augmentative and alternative communication is an asset.
- Strong communication skills.
- A commitment to service excellence.

**Main Responsibilities**:

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

**Working Conditions**:

- School office environment; moderate amounts of pressure to meet deadlines.
- Some dealing with difficult people.
- Moderate lifting materials under 5 kg and moderate travel.
- Moderate amounts of attention to detail, concentration and visual exertion.

**Expected Competencies**:

- Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfills commitments to team members