Full Time Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING #25/26 - 75

1 .0 FTE Speech Language Pathologist, Sacred Heart School

(10 month or 12 month position)

Commencing: as soon as possible

The Northwest Catholic District School Board is a system committed to Catholic Education. The Board serves the

communities of Dryden, Fort Frances, Sioux Lookout, Atikokan and Stratton in Northwestern Ontario. The Board operates five elementary schools, serving a total of approximately 1300 students..

As a member of the Administrative Team, the incumbent will work from Sioux Lookout and is responsible for planning and coordinating speech language services and providing direct services to our students by:

• Providing professional consultation services to Board staff regarding assessment and treatment of students and collaborating with the school teams in the development of individual programs for students with communication difficulties.
• Assisting teachers in the development of skills and knowledge related to communication/speech language needs

of students.

• Providing therapy for students with mild to moderate articulation delays and language disorders.
• Providing speech and language screening and assessment and referring students with speech and/or language difficulties for therapy with the Speech Assistant.
• Directing and supervising the Speech Assistant implementation of therapy and programs.
• Compiling statistical information and reports to ensure accountability through early on-going identification of and to evaluate Early Learning students.
• Providing home programming according to the communication needs of the student.
• Demonstrating and modelling speech and language therapy techniques for school staff and parents/guardians and monitoring classroom and home programs.
• Liaising with outside agencies providing services to students with communication difficulties.
• Presenting workshops and in-service programs to school staff and parents/guardians as requested to promote early intervention for the development of speech, language and literacy skills for students.

Required Qualifications: • Completion of a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or working towards completion or equivalent.

• Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) or eligible to

register with CASLPO.

• A solid grounding in the faith and moral principles of Catholic faith.
• Extensive clinical experience working with students in a school or similar setting.
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, collaboration and problem solving skills.

Salary/Benefits: • $88,878 to $95,648 (10 month) or $106,654 to $114,778 (12 month), dependent upon experience and qualifications.

• We also offer a comprehensive and generous benefit package including vacation, personal leave and enrollment into the OMERS Pension Plan.

Application Procedure: Interested applicants must submit the following to Natalie Katona, Human Resource Administrator, via email only

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• Cover letter and resume outlining academic and professional qualifications as well as relevant experience.
• Name, address and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references, one (1) of which must be a current

supervisor, with written authorization to contact references in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of

Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This position will remain open until filled.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory

Criminal Background Check.

Kathy Bryck, Board Chair Jackie Robinson, Director of Education

Position Description Page 1 Speech Language Pathologist

THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

POSITION DESCRIPTION

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Title: Speech Language Pathologist

Reports to: Superintendent of Education

Supervises: Speech Assistants

Location: Sioux Lookout Position Identification: Administration

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Education, the Speech Language Pathologist has

the overall responsibility for planning and coordinating speech language services, documenting and

reporting and providing direct services to our students. The Speech Language Pathologist works

collaboratively as part of t#e oar 's M0lti-Disciplinary Team to support students learning, well-being and academic success.

The position has overall system responsibilities, and interacts with all school system staff, federal,

provincial, and municipal governments and agencies, and personnel of other school boards.

#e in 0m ent m0st #a1e a "oo 0n erstan in" of t#e oar 's internal str0 t0re an of t#e politi al climate of the board and its environment and respect the confidential aspects of the position. The

incumbent must possess knowledge of Board policies and procedures. Independent action, exercising sound judgement with minimal supervision within Board policies is a requirement of the position. The

position re,0ires tra1el insi e an o0tsi e of t#e oar 's %0ris i tionѶ 2or&in" irre"0lar #o0rs an responding to a varied workload.

Position Responsibilities:

The major responsibilities of this position include direct oversight of speech services that provide intervention, programming, accommodations and modifications to educational plans and consultation for students with speech and/or language difficulties. The Speech Language Pathologist directs, leads

an o1ersees t#e 2or& t#e oar 's pee # ssistantsѵ

Position Description Page 2 Speech Language Pathologist

Position Duties: Improve outcomes for students who may be at risk of not achieving their educational goals by:

1. Ensuring Catholic Graduate Expectations and the dignity of the student is front and centre.
2. Providing professional consultation services to Board staff regarding assessment and treatment

of students and collaborating with the school teams in the development of individual programs for students with communication difficulties.

3. Assisting teacher in the development of skill and knowledge related to communication/speech-

language needs of students.

1. Providing therapy for students with mild to moderate articulation delays and language disorders.
2. Providing speech and language screening and assessment and referring students with speech and/or language difficulties for therapy with the Speech Language Assistant.
3. ire tin" an s0per1isin" t#e pee # an"0a"e ssistant's implementation of t#erap4 an

programs.

1. Attending School Team meetings when requested.
2. Compiling statistical information and reports to ensure accountability through early on-going identification of and to evaluating Early Learning students.
3. Providing home programming according to the communication needs of the student.
4. Demonstrating and modeling speech and language therapy techniques for school staff and Parents(s)/Guardian(s) and monitoring classroom and home programs.
5. Liaising with outside agencies providing services to students with communication difficulties.
6. Presenting workshops and in-service programs to school personnel and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) as

requested to promote early intervention for the development of speech, language and literacy

skills for all students.

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Education, consistent with the scope and

responsibilities of the position.

Position Description Page 3 Speech Language Pathologist

Qualifications:

• Completion of a Master's e"ree in Speech Language Pathology or working toward completion of the equivalent.
• Registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario

(CASLPO) or eligible to register with CASLPO.

• Have a solid grounding in the faith and moral principles of Catholic faith.
• Extensive clinical experience working with school aged children.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, collaboration and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• M0st possess a 1ali ntario ri1er's i enseѵ

Working Conditions: • Requires flexibility to attend meetings and professional learning outside of regular hours.

• Must be willing to travel.
• All other conditions as outlined in the Non-Union Terms and Conditions.

APPROVED POSITION TITLE: Speech Language Pathologist

APPROVED BY DATE: April 20, 2026

TOTAL JOB EQUITY POINTS: 566 SALARY RANGE: $88,878 to $95,648 (10 month) or $106,654 to $114,778

JOB STATUS: Full time (10 months) or Full time (12 months) WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday (35 hours/week)