Communicative Disorders Assistant - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

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Hamilton, Canada

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Description

Career Opportunity

CUPE NTB 53- Communicative Disorders Assistant Permanent 10-month position

Posted February 22, 2024

JE Code 70

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The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

Believing, Achieving, Serving

Since 1855, schools within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board have given witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community.

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board provides academic and cocurricular excellence within a Christ centred learning environment to 28,000 JK - Grade 12 students at 56 schools throughout the city of Hamilton.

Central to our vibrant and student focused system, is our vision of the child as uniquely created in the image of God.

This commitment is expressed and realized in our Mission which is:

"In union with our Bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of

humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model."

The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is committed to creating an appropriate and challenging learning environment:
in which members of the school community exemplify the teachings of Jesus Christ;

which reflects Gospel values and responsible use of human, financial and natural resources; and, which promotes academic and co-curricular excellence.

Date of Appointment:
As soon as possible

Description:

The centrally based Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) works with Speech-Language Pathologists, reporting to the Manager of Speech-Language and Hearing Services.

Work assignments may occur in Elementary and Secondary schools across the school board, including virtual school.

The CDA will support the delivery of services to students with speech, language and/or communication needs, under the clinical supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist.

This position also involves supporting students who are nonverbal or low verbal and who use AAC (low tech or high tech).

Qualifications:
(Applicants shall possess the following as of date of posting)

Post graduate certificate from an accredited Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) program.

Experience in a school setting.

Knowledge/experience in delivering speech, language and communication intervention in person and when required virtually.

Solid knowledge of software programs such as MSTeams, PowerPoint and Word.

Boardmaker software use and knowledge is recommended.

Knowledge and training in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and special communication devices

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and documentation skills.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle to travel to any school within the Board's jurisdiction throughout the school year.

Flexibility regarding schedule within a 7-hour work day.

Location:

Student Services Support Staff (N.M.C.)

44 Hunt St. Hamilton

Salary:

C.U.P.E. Job Category 9A

($29.82/hour)

The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

If you are contacted regarding an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources (or the hiring manager) if you require an accommodation.