Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) Temporary Posting

St. Clement's School; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Pathologist to join their team. This temporary position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on students' communication skills and overall development. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and be a current member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario. The role involves working collaboratively with educators, parents, and community partners to provide tailored support for students facing speech and language challenges. If you are passionate about helping students reach their full potential, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Current member of CASLPO.
• Experience with students' speech and language development.
• Ability to travel to support schools across HWDSB.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for students with speech and language challenges.
• Collaborate with parents and community partners for evidence-based services.
• Document services provided as per CASLPO guidelines.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Assessment of speech and language skills

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Professional development delivery

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech and Language Services

Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP)

Temporary Position- FTE 1.0

Salary range- $83,239-106,328

About the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 84 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employee’s well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

The Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. Reporting to theManager of Autism & Neurodevelopmental Services, the Speech and Language Pathologist will have the skills and perform the duties as per below.

Skills and Experience:

• Current member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Relevant experience in working successfully with students and in supporting staff in understanding and addressing concerns associated with speech and language development
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education documents, eg.. Kindergarten Program
• Knowledge of evidence-informed practices
• Experience in assessment of speech and language skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design and implementation of speech and language programming
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with HWDSB colleagues, parents, and community partners, to provide evidence-based services to assist students with speech and language challenges to reach their full potential
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to effectively deliver professional development in-services at the school and system level
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and facilitation skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• A demonstrated commitment to professional learning and development
• Ability to travel to support schools across the HWDSB
• Work as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team comprised of educators, communicative disorders assistants
• Assist with problem-solving and developing appropriate communication programming for students with speech and language delays
• Work collaboratively with parents, community partners, and HWDSB colleagues to provide evidence-based services to assist students
• Provide a full range of assessments and interventions/strategies to identify and support lagging skills in communication
• Supervise Communicative Disorders Assistants
• Assist in determining the appropriateness of and/or complete referrals to the Hamilton Health Sciences School Based Rehab Services (SBRS), monitoring those referrals made;
• Provide direct modeling for teachers and other staff regarding the implementation of recommended strategies to optimize student success in communication, social, and academic skill development;
• Provide a range of professional development and job embedded training opportunities designed to increase the capacity of school staff and other professional to support the learning of students
• Actively contribute to the Speech and Language Services Team operations and initiatives
• Document student supports and services provided as per CASLPO guidelines, providing summary reports as required;
• Ensure that professional standards of practice are met with respect to current research and emerging knowledge in the field of Speech-Language Pathology;
• Continue to enhance one’s knowledge and skills within the field of Speech and Language Pathology
• Perform, other duties as assigned by the Manager of Autism & Neurodevelopmental Services

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB’s mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).

As part of HWDSB’s commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary

questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationshipbetween the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do soresponsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices.We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system(Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant toOntario’s Education Equity Action Plan(Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act(MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA andethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles.If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please [e-mail].

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