Communicative Disorders Assistant
About the role
Career Opportunity
CUPE NTB 612 – Communicative Disorders Assistant Permanent 10-month position Posted September 2, 2025
JE Code 70
Internal and External
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 Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) is included in the Speech, Language and Hearing Department as part of Special Education Programs and Services for the HWCDSB. The CDA works closely with Speech-Language Pathologists and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Central Resource Teachers, and reports to the Manager of Speech-Language and Hearing Services. The CDA is centrally assigned to support both elementary and secondary students in schools across the school board.
Under the clinical supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist, the CDA will support the delivery of services to students with speech, language, hearing and/or communication needs. This position also involves supporting students who are nonverbal or low verbal and use AAC (low-tech or high-tech devices) and students who are deaf and hard of hearing and require equipment to support learning.
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
- Knowledge/experience in supporting students who are deaf and hard of hearing
- 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 ($33.00/hour)
Last date for consideration: September 10, 2025
Applicants shall submit a resume and cover letter to careers@hwcdsb.ca. Please include the full posting title within the subject line. The resume must include three (2) Professional References. It must also include an authorization to contact references provided. Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.
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.
About Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Over 160 years of extraordinary dedication to the development of children
Since 1855, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board has built a tradition of excellence that continues to serve not only as a performance standard, but a defining characteristic of Catholic education in Hamilton. HWCDSB provides a quality, Christ-centred education to 28,000 students, JK-Grade 12, at 56 schools throughout Hamilton. At the heart of this vibrant and very successful system is a mission statement that recognizes the value and uniqueness of each person: "Our mission in Hamilton-Wentworth, in union with our bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which Christ is the model."
Communicative Disorders Assistant
About the role
Career Opportunity
CUPE NTB 612 – Communicative Disorders Assistant Permanent 10-month position Posted September 2, 2025
JE Code 70
Internal and External
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 Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) is included in the Speech, Language and Hearing Department as part of Special Education Programs and Services for the HWCDSB. The CDA works closely with Speech-Language Pathologists and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Central Resource Teachers, and reports to the Manager of Speech-Language and Hearing Services. The CDA is centrally assigned to support both elementary and secondary students in schools across the school board.
Under the clinical supervision of the Speech-Language Pathologist, the CDA will support the delivery of services to students with speech, language, hearing and/or communication needs. This position also involves supporting students who are nonverbal or low verbal and use AAC (low-tech or high-tech devices) and students who are deaf and hard of hearing and require equipment to support learning.
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
- Knowledge/experience in supporting students who are deaf and hard of hearing
- 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 ($33.00/hour)
Last date for consideration: September 10, 2025
Applicants shall submit a resume and cover letter to careers@hwcdsb.ca. Please include the full posting title within the subject line. The resume must include three (2) Professional References. It must also include an authorization to contact references provided. Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.
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.
About Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Over 160 years of extraordinary dedication to the development of children
Since 1855, the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board has built a tradition of excellence that continues to serve not only as a performance standard, but a defining characteristic of Catholic education in Hamilton. HWCDSB provides a quality, Christ-centred education to 28,000 students, JK-Grade 12, at 56 schools throughout Hamilton. At the heart of this vibrant and very successful system is a mission statement that recognizes the value and uniqueness of each person: "Our mission in Hamilton-Wentworth, in union with our bishop, is to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which Christ is the model."