Speech-Language Pathologist - Long Term Assignment

Catholic Education Centre, Peterborough

35 hours per week

Effective immediately until February 29, 2024 with possible extension for the 2023/2024 school year. Job Function:

To provide assessment, consultative and direct programming for students with speech and language disorders and augmentative/alternate communication needs.Job Description:

Perform the following duties:

1.Assess, establish, coordinate and/or provide individually tailored language programs for students; plan and coordinate implementation of programs to improve speech, language and communication abilities.

2.Administer tests and observe students to evaluate speech, language and communication abilities.

3.Direct, assist and train Special Education support staff and resource teachers on implementing programs created by SLPs to improve speech, language and communication abilities.

4.Provide direct and/or indirect intervention services with individual students and/or groups and follow-up of speech and language programming to be implemented by Special Education Support staff, Special Education teachers, classroom teachers, volunteers and parents.

5.Work with and consultant on programs for students with multiple speech and language needs (i.e., Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder).

6.Act as a resource to school administrators in the delivery of speech and language services within each school.

7.Participate in school conferences and meetings; assist in the development and follow-up of IPRC recommendations.

8.Consult with physicians, audiologists, psychologists and other health care professionals to help plan treatment programs.

9.Act as a liaison between outside agencies and school personnel. Work with school personnel to coordinate referrals and services of community partners.

10.Prepare reports and correspondence; maintain professional and statistical reports

11.Develop and conduct inservice, workshops and presentations as required; participate in committees related to Board initiatives/projects

12.Practice within a self-regulated profession by adhering to and abiding by the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Act, and the Rules and Regulations outlined by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) and maintaining a high standard with respect to Code of Ethics. Job Requirements:

1.Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology or the equivalent, and registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO).

2.Three (3) to four (4) years experience administering and interpreting standardized and non-standardized assessment instruments in recommending programs for students with speech-language and/or communication difficulties; and experience working in an educational facility and familiarity with special education procedures.

3.Superior written and verbal skills to work within a multi-disciplinary setting, together with excellent presentation skills to provide inservice to staff and others.

4.Consultation with Special Education support staff and community agencies is required. PVNCCDSB is committed to achieving excellence in Catholic education. We leverage our inclusive organizational culture to further build upon our dynamic and diverse workforce, reflective of the communities we serve. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), PVNCCDSB will work collaboratively and respectfully with you in all stages of the recruitment process and throughout your employment. For further information about what accommodation and accessibility look like at PVNCCDSB please refer to our website. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department.In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information provided is collected under the Education Act and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.