Speech and Language Pathologist 0.50 FTE

Speech Language Pathologist

Special Education and Student Services Department

Non-Affiliated CATII

*If you are a current OCSB employee you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment fulfilling careers and the opportunity to make a difference in our students lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples Black and racialized people persons with disabilities people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

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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

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Masters 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

• 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 drivers license and personal vehicle

The following would 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

Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If selected for an interview you will receive an email including the interview date/time google meet link and process details. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process please contact the Human Resources Department via email at prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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