Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist (TEMP 1)

Job Type: 10 Months + 10 Days/Annually 35h/week

Location: Education Centre

Salary: $49.78 to $55.31 per hour (Pay Band 13-MV2)

(As of September 1, 2025)

Start Date: TBD

Posting Closing Date: August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm

Who We Are

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.

The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.

All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the schools priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive employee pension (OMERS) and benefit package upon start date, a commitment to ongoing learning, and an exceptional work environment.

The purpose of the Speech Language Pathologist is to assessment, intervention, programming, and consultation services for students referred for speech, oral and written language, and communication difficulties, to enhance their language learning through the curriculum. This position reports to the Vice-Principal, Special Education Services.

NOTE: This is a unionized position under the Local CUPE 5555

Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent required in Speech Language Pathology;
• One (1) to three (3) years’ recent experience;
• Must be a registered member of CASLPO;
• Valid Driver's license and use of own vehicle;

Specialized Skills:

• Must maintain professional development as per College requirements.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multi-focus team environment and supervising CDA’s.
• Demonstrated experience with school-aged populations with a variety of developmental communication needs is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with augmentative and alternative communication is an asset.
• Strong communication skills.
• A commitment to service excellence.

Main Responsibilities:

• To provide formal and informal assessment and consultation support for students with communication difficulties involving speaking, listening, reading and/or writing.
• To provide formal and informal Language Assessments (oral and written language), consultation support for Complex Communication Needs, Speech Assessments, and Mild Speech Home Programming Support.
• To recommend and provide follow up consultation support of Specialized Equipment through SEA funding for reading, writing and Augmentative Communication needs.
• To share assessment results, recommendations and program modifications with appropriate staff, parents, and professionals.
• To consult with the school team, Professional Services, and parents regarding speech and language programming, resources, accommodations and modifications that have been recommended.
• To provide Tier 1 (whole classroom based programming), Tier 2 (targeted small group), Tier 3 (individual) levels of support.
• To act as a resource to the Multi-Focus Team to support student’s needs through consultation.
• To support the development of Individual Education Plans.
• To supervise Communicative Disorders Assistants who support staff with the implementation of recommended interventions, strategies, programming, and SEA equipment for Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices.
• To liaise with and refer to community services and agencies such as School-Based Rehabilitation Services and assist in the transition of new students from Preschool Services.
• To provide Professional Development workshops and board wide resources to meet identified needs of KPRDSB staff.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Officer of Mental Health and Professional Services and as required for college certification.

Working Conditions:

• School office environment; moderate amounts of pressure to meet deadlines.
• Some dealing with difficult people.
• Moderate lifting materials under 5 kg and moderate travel.
• Moderate amounts of attention to detail, concentration and visual exertion.

Expected Competencies:

• Works on projects as part of a team, exchanging ideas and contributing skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfills commitments to team members.
• Works independently to solve problems.
• Meets standards of productivity as defined for the level and the position.
• Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work, and takes steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall task.
• Able to take on a variety of different tasks and roles within the organization.
• Can be relied upon to handle a fair workload, meet deadlines and commitments, and accept responsibility for actions. Demonstrates an ability to work independently.
• Accepts changes and responds to setbacks with minimal disruption.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to the public perception of the organization. Follows through on commitments, and admits to mistakes.
• Maintains organized records, and makes efficient use of resources.
• Manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure that deadlines are met. Speech Language Pathologist
• Works with an aim to assist the system in achieving the Areas of Emphasis, including making decisions and taking actions that will positively affect student achievement and demonstrating our Character attributes.

A police records check, with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Pardoned Sexual Offenders Database Search, dated within 6 months prior to the date of hire, is a requirement for employment with this Board. Please note that there have been reports that it has taken some candidates up to 6 weeks to obtain a police check. With that in mind, we strongly recommend that you go about obtaining this search at your earliest convenience.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through our online portal, Apply to Education (ATE), by the closing date to be considered for this opportunity. If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to to discuss further. We thank you for your application and your interest in working at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, at this time, we will only be contacting candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Our Commitment:

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• 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.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization, please refer to our website at (see "Careers" section).