25AE02 - Manager of Communication, Language & Speech
25AE02 - Manager of Communication, Language & Speech
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Job Description
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: MANAGER OF COMMUNICATION LANGUAGE & SPEECH
ABOUT THE UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (UGDSB)
The UGDSB employs a team of approximately 4000 dedicated staff who serve more than 35000 students attending a variety of programs across 65 elementary and 11 secondary schools as well as continuing education and adult learning centres in the counties of Dufferin Wellington and the City of Guelph. The UGDSB covers the ancestral and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit the Six Nations of the Grand River and Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
The UGDSB is committed to supporting student achievement and well-being through our team of dedicated staff and strong learning communities always striving to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees are empowered to contribute in meaningful ways to the success of our students and the greater organization.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The UGDSB is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Student Support Services team in the capacity of Manager of Communication Language & Speech .
Location: Guelph Board Office (500 Victoria Road N Guelph ON) I Grant Evans Education Centre (40 Amelia Street Orangeville ON)
Hours of Work/FTE: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $139779 to $167685 per year
Board Information: 12 months; permanent full-time; Administrative Employees
Reporting to the Superintendent of Student Support Services the Manager of Communication Language & Speech leads the development and delivery of Speech Language Pathology and Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services for students with communication disorders. This role involves consulting with system leaders to ensure aligned practices for students from kindergarten to age 21 who experience challenges in speaking listening reading and writing. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination of speech language pathology occupational therapy and physiotherapy services provided by community agencies as well as managing protocols and purchasing of SEA technology for communication.
The Manager of Communication Language & Speech collaborates closely with other department leaders to support urgent and high needs situations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the delivery of Speech Language Pathology Services for students in K-age-12
- Determine priorities for service delivery and effectively communicate these to department staff schools and the community.
- Develop and monitor service pathways for students based on area of need impact of communication disorder and age of student.
- Manage the delivery of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services for students in K-12
- Develop and provide oversight for services using a common assessment and instructional framework.
- Develop and provide oversight for services to support student communication (or learning to communicate) in American Sign Language.
- Oversee program development and evaluation to ensure evidence-based and culturally responsive practices are employed.
- Program evaluation in collaboration with University Research Partners.
- Review relevant research on evidence-based practices and apply key findings into current practices.
- Provide leadership in the disruption of racism.
- Collaborate with system leaders on the development implementation and oversight of tiered literacy instruction including educational and clinical staff.
- Coordinate with community agencies providing speech language pathology occupational therapy and physiotherapy for students entering and/or attending school.
- Collaborate with community agencies in the development of collaborative agreements.
- Communicate with community agencies on policies and processes waitlists and referrals and coordinated clinical services.
- Oversee parent and professional training as well as resource management (parent website and teacher website) for parent/guardians and school staff to support students with communication disorders.
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of approximately thirty (30) direct reports (varies by year) including Speech Language Pathologists Communication Disorders Assistants Language Acquisition Support Workers Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Educational Audiologist and Administrative Office Assistant.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- A minimum of 7 years of school-based experience including significant supervisory experience in a school board or equivalent setting.
- Registered and in good standing with College of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology of Ontario (CASLPO). Membership with Speech & Audiology Canada (SAC) is an asset.
- Knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act Education Act and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).
- Experience providing and facilitating professional development opportunities.
- Financial and budget management experience.
- Experience in program development and management is required. Program evaluation experience is preferred.
- Proven leadership skills and experience working with inter-disciplinary teams.
Internal Applicants: Internal candidates (current UGDSB employees) are invited to email their cover letter and resume in PDF format to specifying Job Code 25AE02 in the subject line no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 5 2025
External Applicants: Applications from external candidates (non-UGDSB employees) are accepted exclusively through Apply To Education. To submit your application click the Apply button at the top of the page or visit: no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 5 2025.
While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the UGDSB we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: An original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) must be provided prior to the commencement of employment (if the successful candidate is external). The VSC must be dated within 6 months of the start date of employment. For further information refer to the UGDSBs Criminal Record Check for requirements.
INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT & HIRING
Employment Equity
The UGDSB is committed to disrupting systemic racism and oppression in all of its forms. We are committed to building a diverse staff that is reflective of and adds value to the community and students we serve. We actively encourage applications from members of groups who have historically and/or currently experience marginalization and/or barriers to equity including but not limited to:
- First Nations Inuit and Mtis peoples and all other Indigenous peoples
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race ancestry ethnicity colour religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities
Accommodation & Accessibility
We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you require accommodation at any phase of the recruitment process please contact .
May 27 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
