Speech-Language Pathologist (Temp)

St. Clement's School; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

York Region District School Board seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to support students with communication difficulties across schools in the region. You will consult with teachers, parents and administrators to design individualized supports and implement IEPs.

You will provide workshops, coordinate with LHIN and hospital partners when needed, and help with transitions from early years programs to school settings. The role emphasizes collaboration and equity in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) required.
• Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical and computer skills are required.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including teachers, parents and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Consult with regular and special education teachers, Student Services staff and parents regarding speech and language programs and accommodations.
• Support the In‑School Team through consultation and resource development.
• Provide workshops to meet identified needs of staff.
• Liaise with community services and agencies as needed.
• Assist in interpreting medical information and assessment reports for individual students.
• Support development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provide formal and informal assessment and observation of students with communication difficulties.
• Discuss assessment results and recommendations with staff and parents.
• Assist in transitions for preschool children moving to school programs.
• Collaborate with teachers to assess SEA funding needs.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by senior leadership.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CASLPO registration

Job description

Travel from site to site will be required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• To consult with regular and special education teachers, Student Services staff, educational assistants, administrative staff and parents regarding speech and language programs, resources, accommodations and modifications for any student with a communication difficulty involving speaking, listening, reading, and/or writing.
• To act as a resource to the In‑School Team to support the preventative approach through consultation.
• To provide workshops to meet identified needs of York Region District School Board staff.
• To liaise with and refer to community services and agencies such as Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and hospitals.
• To assist in the interpretation of medical information and assessment reports from outside agencies as they relate to Speech‑Language Pathology.
• To support the development of the Individual Education Plan.
• To provide formal and informal assessment and observation of students with communication difficulties involving speaking, listening, reading and/or writing.
• To interpret and discuss assessment results, recommendations and program modifications with appropriate staff and parents.
• To assist preschool children with special needs to make the transition from preschool programs to school programs.
• To work with teachers and administration to assess students’ needs with respect to SEA funding.
• To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Speech‑Language Pathology & Audiology Services, Assistant Coordinators of Speech‑Language Pathology & Audiology Services, Principals of Student Services, Student Services Coordinators and/or the Superintendent of Student Services.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology and registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).
• Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, analytical and computer skills are required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board‑community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the District Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti‑racism, anti‑oppression, and creating identity‑affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti‑Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to [e-mail] or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

Important Note for YRDSB Employees

If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager ([e-mail]) to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered to have the required educational qualifications based on the job description for the CUPE 1734 classification they currently hold on a permanent basis, in accordance with the terms of the CUPE 1734 Collective Agreement. Permanent CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered first in the selection process.

Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

All successful candidates are required to provide a satisfactory police record check. Please refer to the Condition of Employment for additional details.