SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (Tempoary)

Durham District School Board; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Speech and Language Pathologist. In this role, you will leverage your specialized skills to support students with communication and language learning needs. Collaborate with educators to develop individualized interventions, assess student progress, and provide targeted coaching. This temporary contract position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students, ensuring they have the tools necessary for success in the classroom. If you are passionate about fostering communication skills and enhancing educational outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in speech and language pathology.
• Ability to assess and plan interventions for diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess students and interpret results for speech and language needs.
• Plan and implement interventions in collaboration with school staff.
• Document assessments and maintain confidential records.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Intervention Planning

Collaboration with Educators

Data Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech And Language Pathologist (Temporary)

This is an 18-month contract position.

Job Details

Reports to: Senior Manager and Clinical Lead - Speech, Language and Hearing Services

Uses specialized knowledge and skills to systematically identify barriers for students who have communication and language learning needs. Works in classrooms collaborating with educators, providing intervention coaching, and as part of a multidisciplinary team assessing, consulting, and programming for a broad range of students with communication delays and disorders, including complex needs students. SLPs design and deliver workshops for parents and education staff, participate in meetings, and provide student-specific programming for the home and classroom.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assess students and interpret results:
   • Provide individualized assessment to students referred for speech, language, and communication needs using measures that are developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive.
   • Interpret assessment results and share findings and recommendations with the student's caregivers and school staff using a strengths-based approach.
2. Plan, organize, and implement interventions:
   • Collaborate with school staff and support teams to contribute to educational planning supporting students' speech, language, and communication needs.
   • Deliver targeted interventions (whole class, small group, individual), model strategies, and coach educators in the classroom to build capacity and support student growth and access to the curriculum.
3. Document and collect data:
   • Complete written reports in a timely manner.
   • Document contact notes and maintain confidential files and records in accordance with policies.