SPEECH LANGUAGE ASSISTANT : Full-Time Itinerant TEMPORARY (not a teaching position)

Communications Disorder Assistant / Speech Language Assistant

TEMPORARY

SCHOOL LOCATION AND PRINCIPAL/MANAGER’S NAME

Education Centre, Midhurst, Ontario

Dr. Bronwen Davis

F.T.E. 1.0 FTE - 35 hours/week

STATUS Temporary, Itinerant

• Schedules/locations are subject to change to meet student needs.
  
  

This itinerant position, under the direction / supervision of the Speech and Language Pathologists, will provide speech, language and literacy support to students individually as well as small groups.

CDAs / SLAs provide support to students to achieve success in academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op situations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, CDAs / SLAs contribute to the learning development and integration of all students by creating a safe and supportive environment.

Required Qualifications For All CDA / SLA Positions

CDA Certificate

Plus a relevant university degree, or a two-year college diploma in the human services field (Behavioural Sciences – related to ABA, Child and Youth Worker, Child Care Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant – Special Needs Support, Human Services Administration, Registered Nurse, Sign Language Communicator, Sign Language Interpreter, Social Service Worker, or an Ontario Teaching Certificate).

A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA / DEGREE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ATE PORTFOLIO.

University degree holders must also attach transcripts showing related courses.

Required: Communicative Disorder Assistant Diploma or equivalent diploma/degree. A valid Ontario Drivers Licence and a reliable vehicle; kilometrage reimbursable at the established rate.

Preferred: Experience maintaining documentation of a student process. Experience working was a Communicative Disorders Assistant in a school setting.

Additional Information: This position is itinerant and the successful incumbent will be required to service a number of schools throughout the SCDSB.

The duties, responsibilities and requirements for these positions are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the job fact sheet.

Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees,

even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension.

Guided by the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment that supports all human rights and accessibility needs for students and staff. The SCDSB recognizes the duty to accommodate, short of undue hardship as per the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

We value and are committed to upholding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and equitable hiring practices for all applicants to be successful. In support of our strategic priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities, lived experiences and perspectives, especially Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women to assist the board in reflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to candidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.