Speech and Language Pathologist

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 1.0 FTE Full-time Position Salary Range: $76,095 - 93,939 per year The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Speech and Language Pathologist. Reporting to the Senior Psychologist/Manager of Clinical Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of Speech and Language Pathology services within the Special Education Department. The Speech and Language Pathologist will provide direct assessment model intervention to students demonstrating mild to moderate speech and language difficulties (phonological, receptive, and expressive language impairments). In addition, the incumbent will provide clinical supervision with regards to the delivery of direct language/speech therapy/interventions through a Communications Disorder Assistant (CDA), as well as provide support services and deliver professional learning to special education teams, classroom teachers and parents with regards to speech and language programming. Qualifications: · Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology;· Certificate of registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech and Language Pathologists of Ontario. Pertinent Skills and Experience: · Two (2) to three (3) years related experience, preferably within the education environment;· Excellent oral and written communication skills;· Ability to work as a team member with pathologists, teachers, and community agencies;· Strong planning and organizational skills;· Ability to develop individual program plans for students with speech and language disorders;· Experience with Augmentative Communication Systems is preferred;· Ability to modify curriculum for effective program delivery;· Knowledge of legislation, codes, and regulations as they pertain to delivery of assessment services, privacy, and confidentiality;· Provide clinical supervision to non-registered staff in accordance with the provisions of the College of Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists;· Reliable transportation required;· The nature of this position will require travel within an assigned district; mileage reimbursement at the Board approved rate;· Other duties as assigned by the Principal of Special Education. TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS. The normal work period for this position is the school year - ten (10) months and ten (10) days . The compensation range for this position is $76,095 - 93,939 per year , depending on qualifications and experience. Assigned area(s) may be subject to change in the future. This is a unionized position and union dues are applicable. Internal applicants with a seniority date in the A.P.S.S.P. union are requested to identify their seniority date on their cover letter. Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension. Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this vacancy through the Apply to Education (ATE) website at https://scdsb.simplication.com . Applicants are required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications on or before 12:00 p.m. February 3, 2025 . Cover letters may be addressed to Dr. Bronwen Davis, Senior Psychologist / Manager of Clinical Services . Any application not received through the ATE website by the deadline will not be eligible for consideration. To view the posting on the ATE website, select Search Jobs, select Support Applicants, then use the search section to look for positions with the Simcoe County District School Board. To apply for the posting: 1. Sign into your ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc or Management/Professionals) applicant account; 2. Select Search Jobs from the Job Postings section; 3. Enter the ATE Job Code # in the Keywords field; 4. Click the [SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page; 5. Select the position of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the job description page. ** All fees for the application process are covered by the Simcoe County District School Board. ** Application packages will no longer be accepted in hard copy, by e-mail or by fax . Should applicants require assistance in registering for ATE, the ATE Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627. 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. January 27, 2025