Temporary Full-Time Speech-Language Pathologist

Trillium Lakelands District School Board; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Lakelands District School Board is seeking one temporary Speech-Language Pathologist to support students across Muskoka, Haliburton, and Kawartha Lakes. The role runs through the 2026/27 school year and may be based at multiple centers with a flexible home location.

The SLP will administer speech-language assessments, provide follow-up services, and build staff capacity based on assessment recommendations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and CASLPO eligibility/registration.
• 3–5 years of Speech-Language Pathology experience in a school board setting preferred.
• Experience writing clinical reports and making evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience with CDA and knowledge of AAC is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Consult with teachers, staff, and parents regarding speech and language programs and accommodations.
• Provide formal and informal assessment and observation of students with communication difficulties.
• Interpret and discuss assessment results and recommendations with staff and parents.
• Provide assessments and programming recommendations for non-speaking students.
• Maintain documentation and records.
• Support preventative approaches through consultation and staff workshops.
• Provide clinical supervision of Communication Disorder Assistants.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Consultation

Special education programs

AAC knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CASLPO eligibility/registration

Job description

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Trillium Lakelands District School Board requires one (1) temporary Speech-Language Pathologist. This position is available for the period as soon as possible following the hiring process until April 15, 2027.

Posting # PSSP-2026-09-01-004

Region: Flexible — encompassing Muskoka, Haliburton, and City of Kawartha Lakes

Location: Muskoka Education Centre (Bracebridge), Lindsay Education Centre, or Haliburton Education Centre

Note: Final region and home office location will be finalized with the successful candidate for the duration of this temporary appointment.

Salary: $86,722 - $94,401

Position Summary

This is a full-time position associated with the school year calendar. The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) will promote student achievement, equity and well-being, through consultation and by administering speech and language assessments to children and youth in elementary and secondary schools. The SLP will be responsible for providing follow-up services from assessment recommendations, including capacity building with staff.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Consult with regular and special education teachers, Specialized Services staff, educational assistants, administrative staff and parents regarding speech and language programs, resources, accommodations and modifications for any student with communication difficulty involving speaking, listening, reading, or writing
• Provide formal and informal assessment and observation of students with communication difficulties involving speaking, listening, reading or writing
• Interpret and discuss assessment results, recommendations and program modifications with appropriate staff and parents
• Provide assessments and programming recommendations for non-speaking students
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records
• Act as a resource to the In-School Team to support the preventative approach through consultation
• Collaborate to provide workshops to meet identified needs of School Board staff
• Providing clinical supervision of Communication Disorder Assistants
• To be knowledgeable of current tests and measures related to school age children
• To be knowledgeable of recent developments in programming and interventions for exceptional students
• To be knowledgeable about pertinent legislation/board procedures related to privacy, duties to report and Personal Health Information Protection Act
• Responsible for the assessment, analysis and diagnosis of language disorders

Required Skills Include

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as an integral member of a team
• Consultation experience with a number of professionals, parents and community agencies
• Familiarity with a wide range of communication and special education programs and services is an asset
• Prior experience in working with a CDA and knowledge of AAC is an asset
• As travel is required, candidates must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Registered or eligible to be registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)
• Experience working with school-aged children is preferred but new graduates are welcome
• 3-5 years of Speech-Language experience in a school board setting is preferred
• Experience supporting school-aged children with a broad range of communication difficulties and neurodiversities an asset
• Experience writing clinical reports and making evidence-based recommendations is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as an integral member of a team
• Consultation experience with a number of professionals, parents and community agencies
• Familiarity with a wide range of communication and special education programs and services is an asset
• Prior experience in working with a CDA and knowledge of AAC is an asset

Trillium Lakelands District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices and upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion. To assist the Board in reflecting the communities we serve, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, and/or lived experiences who may be a member of a marginalized group.

Trillium Lakelands District School Board complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Principal/Supervisor to whom you are submitting your application.

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