Temporary Speech-Language Pathologist

HPEDSB - Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board; Belleville; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional school board in Ontario seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and support students with communication difficulties. This role involves collaboration with school staff and advising on effective interventions. A Master in Speech Language is required, along with significant experience in the field. The school board emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience.
• Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) in good standing.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary setting with intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide direct programming for students with communication delays or disorders.
• Assess and diagnose communication difficulties, summarizing results into reports.
• Present findings in case conferences to communicate needs and interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master in Speech Language

Job description

Location: Education Centre

Salary: $88,014 - $93,592

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: September 2, 2025 to October 31, 2025 (with possibility of extension)

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 38 in-person schools (31 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.

The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.

The region connects the outdoors with small cities, quaint villages and rolling rural landscapes. Here you will discover decades of tradition, mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own story and picture yourself here!

We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.

Job Overview

Reporting directly to the Board Lead Psychologist, the Speech-Language Pathologist performs related duties by consulting with school staff, parents, and outside agencies about students with communication difficulties. Assess and diagnose communication disorders associated with Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, cleft palate and hearing loss.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, recommend, support and provide some direct programming to meet the needs of students diagnosed with communication delay or disorder. Monitor student progress to determine on-going appropriateness of speech/language interventions.
• Assess and diagnose communication difficulties. Summarize assessments, diagnosis results and recommendations into report format.
• Make recommendations to principals regarding school level approaches and practices for speech and language needs. Make recommendations to the Superintendent of Student Services for system approaches and needs for speech and language needs.
• Present reports and attend case conferences to explain results of assessments and implications for programming and interventions to meet the needs of students.

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary education completion of a Master in Speech Language, or equivalent and registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) in good standing.
• Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a strong client and quality service focus.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary setting and demonstrated experience with intervention strategies appropriate for youth with a variety of communicative disorders.
• Evidence of strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Background check.

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

• HPEDSB is committed to a qualified workforce that represents the diversity of the people in Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:
• First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
• Persons from groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, color, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical or mental) disabilities
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

HPEDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require an accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please notify us when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.