Communicative Disorders Assistant

St. Clair Catholic District School Board; Wallaceburg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ontario is seeking a Communicative Disorders Assistant to provide therapy sessions to students based on goals from the Speech-Language Pathologist. The ideal candidate will hold an Ontario College graduate certificate and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This role also requires travel throughout the district and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• An Ontario College graduate certificate in Communicative Disorders Assistant is essential.
• The ability to implement programs for students in various schools is needed.
• Travel will be required throughout the district.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy sessions to students based on outlined goals.
• Implement programs for students in various schools.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of low tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) devices

Strong knowledge of child language

Education

Undergraduate degree/diploma in a related field and an Ontario College graduate certificate in Communicative Disorders Assistant

Job description

Overview

Hiring the Position of Communicative Disorders Assistant

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the Principal - Special Education, the individual will provide therapy sessions to individual students and/or small groups, based on goals outlined by the Speech-Language Pathologist.

Qualifications and Skills

• An undergraduate degree/diploma in a related field (e.g. linguistics, DSW, ECE) and an Ontario College graduate certificate in Communicative Disorders Assistant from an approved college is required;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Superior organizational skills to implement programs for students in various schools;
• The ability to work independently and as a part of a team;
• Tact, diplomacy and the need to maintain confidentiality;
• Travel will be required throughout the district;
• Knowledge of low tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) devices would be an asset;
• Ability to use incidental teaching moments in therapy sessions;
• Strong knowledge of child language, articulation and phonological awareness would be an asset.

Accommodation

The St. Clair Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process; see Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy.

Please advise the Human Resource Services Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Thank You

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Background Check as a condition of employment.