Temporary Communicative Disorders Assistant - Guelph, Canada - Wellington Catholic District School Board

Wellington Catholic District School Board

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

_The Wellington Catholic DSB is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodation in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Please see the job opportunities page on our website for more details._

Job Posting 23-135

100% Temporary Communicative Disorders Assistant

Location:
Itinerant

Start Date:
approximately September 5, 2023

End Date:
December 10, 2024

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Note this position is not scheduled during March Break, Christmas Break, and Summer_

Schedule:34.5 hours per week

between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon-Thurs, and 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Fri

Salary Range:
Step 1: $175.93/day - Step 6: $249.38/day + 4% vacation pay

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The CDA reports to the Superintendent of Education and works under the direction and clinical supervision of Wellington Catholic District School Board employed Speech-Language Pathologists.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Provide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) support for students; create lowtech communication aids; set up and program high tech voice output devices; assist with the training of students, teachers, Early Childhood Educators and Educational Assistants in the use of the devices
Assist Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) in providing inclass modeling and support in the use of oral language and phonological awareness activities
Implement individual and group communication, speech and language programs for eligible students; prepare lesson plans, activities and materials; document student performance
Other assigned duties as provided by the Speech and Language Pathologist

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) program from a recognized college
Training and experience related to:
Child development and childhood exceptionalities, specific articulation and language development,

speech and language disorders, treatments and interventions used

Set up and use of augmentative communication systems and technology (e.g. Proloquo2go)
Assistive listening equipment (FM systems)
Excellent oral and written skills
Evidence of effective customer service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgement and decision making skills
Able to work independently in carrying out communication screens, hearing screens and given therapy programs
Flexible, selfdirected and able to work effectively with mínimal supervision

POSTING DATE:
Tuesday, September 5, 2023

CLOSING DATE:
Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:00pm

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 14 months

Salary:
$175.93-$249.38 per day

Schedule: