Speech and Language Pathologist Term

Speech and Language Pathologist Term

Special Education and Student Services Department

OSSTF (Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation)

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The OCSB is currently seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist Term. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our school directory.

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Under the direction of the Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) Lead, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the Special Education and Student Services (SESS) department to address the communication challenges of students within the school system. The SLP collaborates with parents and educators to support students with speech and language difficulties in order to promote their communication competence and educational success.

Job Description:

• Screening and/or assessment of students with speech and/or language concerns

• Direct clinical supervision of Communicative Disorders Assistants

• Consultation with parents/guardians regarding speech and/or language needs, including strategies and targeted activities for home and the classroom

• Classroom embedded educator consultation regarding students with Augmentative and Alternative Communication needs

• Development and/or delivery of professional learning to educators, parents and/or other professionals

• Liaison between school staff and outside Speech-Language Pathology service providers

• Assessment of eligibility for, and completion of referrals to community agencies

• Development of therapeutic speech and language goals.

• Caseload management and scheduling of school visits

• Collaboration with other SESS professionals and educators to coordinate support and align recommendations to school when jointly supporting a student

• Contribution to multi-disciplinary school based case conferences, Identification, Placement and Review Committees and SESS system class placement processes

• Participation on SESS and/or OCSB committees

• Other duties, as assigned by the SLP Lead

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

• Eligible for registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO)

• 2 years of related experience in Paediatric Speech-Language Pathology

• Well-developed observational skills for the purpose of student assessments, supervision of CDA intervention sessions, educator consultation

• Effective demonstration and coaching of language acquisition strategies

• Awareness and respect of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of students and families, and considerations for speech and language assessments/intervention

• Ability to work collaboratively with educators, Principals and Vice-Principals, and other professionals in the OCSB

• Ability to adapt delivery of clinical information to a wide variety of audiences (parents/guardians, other professionals, educators)

• Strong clinical skills for effective implementation of speech and language treatment programming

• Current knowledge of evidence-based practices in the field of speech-language pathology

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle

In addition, the following will be considered an asset:

• Certification in Picture Exchange Communication Systems, Level I (PECS Level 1 certification)

• Certification in Hanen Training Workshops

• Experience with school-aged children

• Experience working for a School Board

• Experience supervising Communicative Disorders Assistants

• Ability to use technology for testing and therapeutic goals

• Good working knowledge of the Google Suite of applications

This is a full time (1.0 FTE) temporary assignment with a start date as soon as possible and an anticipated end date of March 5, 2027. The salary range is based on an annual full time salary of $96,013 - $112,815 which will be prorated to the duration of the assignment.