Contract Speech Language Pathologist, 0.6FTE

Job summary

Assess students and provide consultation and direct support to promote development in speech, language, literacy, social communication, and augmentative or alternative communication. Work under the direction of Special Education and Learning Services leadership across multiple school locations.

Job details

Position Title: Speech Language Pathologist Total FTE Available: 0.6 FTE Position Type: Part-Time, School Year, Contract Start Date: To start immediately End Date: To no later than March 1, 2027 Salary Range: $71,932 - $115,286 (Master's Degree) Union: APSSP Number of Vacancies: 1 Location(s): Board-Wide – Multiple Locations Posting type: Internal and External Vacancy Status: Replacement Posting Close Date: Until filled About Us The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is a dynamic board committed to the delivery of quality educational programs and services. The Board is comprised of over 70,000 students enrolled in 152 schools (126 elementary and 26 secondary schools) throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. We have over 10,000 employees in an increasingly diverse community. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of Ontario’s largest school boards, encompassing both urban and rural areas. Position Summary Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), under the direction of the Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services or designate, and through the Chief of Speech-Language, Hearing and Vision Services, provide assessment, consultative and direct support to assist students with development in the areas of speech, language, literacy, social communication and Augmentative or Alternative Communication. Qualifications For Speech Language Pathologist Initial Certificate or General Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Previous experience is desired. Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, time management, confidentiality and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary teams. Working Conditions Itinerant. Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation required. Required to transport test or intervention kits in and out of schools from the car each day. Applicant Information To be considered for this position, please click Apply Police Record Check: This role will a Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check dated with six (6) months of hire date and to be provided to Human Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for any cost associated with obtaining. The Police Record Check will be required to be renewed every 5 years. Disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in our recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed directly by our Recruitment Team. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants, please note that only those under consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Assess students and provide consultation and direct support to promote development in speech, language, literacy, social communication, and augmentative or alternative communication. Work under the direction of Special Education and Learning Services leadership across multiple school locations.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an Initial Certificate or General Registration with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario; previous experience is desired. Strong communication, interpersonal, time-management, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively; a valid driver's license and reliable transportation are also required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Speech-Language Assessment
• Consultation
• Direct Student Support
• Speech Development
• Language Development
• Literacy
• Social Communication
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Confidentiality
• Problem-Solving
• Independent Work
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education

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