SPEECH LANGUAGE ASSISTANT : Full-Time Itinerant TEMPORARY (not a teaching position)

Simcoe-County-District-School-Board; Midhurst; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension Plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Simcoe County District School Board in Ontario is seeking a Communications Disorder Assistant / Speech Language Assistant for a temporary itinerant position based in Midhurst. The role supports students with speech, language and literacy needs, under Speech and Language Pathologists, across several schools.

The incumbent collaborates in a multidisciplinary team to help students succeed academically and socially, with a 1.0 FTE (35 hours/week) schedule during the temporary period.

Qualifications

• CDA Certificate or equivalent diploma/degree.
• Relevant university degree or college diploma in human services.
• Ontario Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech, language and literacy support to students individually and in small groups.
• Work under the direction of Speech and Language Pathologists within a multidisciplinary team.
• Service multiple schools as part of itinerant assignment and document student progress.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Student support

Small group instruction

Education

Communicative Disorder Assistant Diploma

University degree or two-year college diploma in human services

Ontario Driver's Licence

Job description

Communications Disorder Assistant / Speech Language Assistant

TEMPORARY

SCHOOL LOCATION AND PRINCIPAL/MANAGER’S NAME

Education Centre,Midhurst, Ontario

Dr. Bronwen Davis

F.T.E. 1.0 FTE - 35 hours/week

STATUS Temporary,Itinerant

* Schedules/locations are subject to change to meet student needs.

This itinerant position, under the direction / supervision of the Speech and Language Pathologists, will provide speech, language and literacy support to students individually as well as small groups.

CDAs / SLAs provide support to students to achieve success in academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op situations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, CDAs / SLAs contribute to the learning development and integration of all students by creating a safe and supportive environment.

Required Qualifications for all CDA / SLA positions :

CDA Certificate

Plusa relevant university degree, or a two-year college diploma in the human services field (Behavioural Sciences – related to ABA, Child and Youth Worker, Child Care Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant – Special Needs Support, Human Services Administration, Registered Nurse, Sign Language Communicator, Sign Language Interpreter, Social Service Worker, or an Ontario Teaching Certificate).

A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA / DEGREEMUSTBE ATTACHED TO YOUR ATE PORTFOLIO.

University degree holdersmust alsoattach transcripts showing related courses.

Required: Communicative Disorder Assistant Diploma or equivalent diploma/degree. A valid Ontario Drivers Licence and a reliable vehicle; kilometrage reimbursable at the established rate.

Preferred: Experience maintaining documentation of a student process. Experience working was a Communicative Disorders Assistant in a school setting.

Additional Information: This position is itinerant and the successful incumbent will be required to service a number of schools throughout the SCDSB.

The duties, responsibilities and requirements for these positions are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the job fact sheet.

• Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.