Speech-language Pathologist - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Lambton Kent District School Board

Lambton Kent District School Board

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Chatham-Kent, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Title:
Speech-Language Pathologist

Start Date:
January 9, 2023

End Date:
December 2023

Position Type:
Temporary

Position Open To:
Internal & External Applicants

Posting Overview:

The Speech-Language Pathologist will primarily provide diagnosis and remediation of students with communications disorders including screening, assessment, consultation, programming and therapy.

Services will be provided primarily to exceptional students throughout the district.

Qualifications/Experience:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology is required;
Professional certification with the Ontario College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists (CALSPO) is required;
OSLA membership is an asset.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge:

- excellent communication, interpersonal and team member skills required in order to interact with students, parents and staff;
- previous experience as a speech-language pathologist in an education setting is preferred;
- excellent analytical skills;
- excellent leadership and team building skills;
- excellent time management and organization skills in order to meet deadlines;
- working knowledge of word processing software, preferably Microsoft Word;
- knowledge and experience with Augmentative Communication is an asset;
- travel throughout the district may be required;
- all other duties as assigned by the System Coordinator of Special Education.

Position Effective Date & Length:

Temporary, 35 hours/week. Home location to be determined.

Salary:
$38.47/hour - $40.92/hour

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume before 4:00 p.m. on the posting closing date. Applications will only be accepted through our online process.

Inquiries can be directed to:
Sam Zoccano, Recruitment Officer, x 3132- First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
- members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
- persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
- persons who identify as women; and
- persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

The LKDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practice in compliance with the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (A.O.D.A.).

In compliance with the A.O.D.A., the Lambton Kent District School Board will make necessary accommodations for applicants with disabilities to support participation in the recruitment process.

Please contact Human Resources if you require assistance.

Job Type:
Fixed term contract

Schedule: