Communicative Disorders Assistant

Communicative Disorders Assistant

Located in Eastern Ontario approximately 100 km northwest of Ottawa, the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) operates a Catholic school system for approximately 4,580 students with a deep commitment to faith and faith development in a vibrant educational environment.  The RCCDSB has 20 schools (18 elementary and two secondary schools) in 13 communities of which the majority are rural. The board is composed of both unionized and non-unionized employee groups.

We are currently recruiting for a Communicative Disorders Assistant. This is a permanent, full-time position that is available immediately. This position is five days a week, 35 hours per week. This is a unionized position.

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Educational Services and board Speech-Language Pathologists, the Communicatve Disorders Assistant will be required to provide support as part of the speech and language team.  As part of a multi-disciplinary approach, the speech and language team supports schools and students using a tiered, educational model of service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with home setting and school for program delivery
• Conducts language screening of students at schools throughout board jurisdiction
• Arranges and delivers one-to-one and small group articulation therapy and language programs based on assessment and support plan of Speech-Language Pathologist
• Prepares notes, reports and tracks inventory and resources for the Speech-Language Pathologist
• Collaborates with school teams and provides support to classroom teachers and other staff
• models strategies for staff
• Prepares relevant materials for program delivery based on student-specific data
• Implements, troubleshoots, and supports augmentative and alternative communication tools

• Communicative Disorders Assistant graduate certificate program from an accredited training facility or equivalent;
• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and judgment associated with tasks assigned by a Speech-Language Pathologist;
• Experience working with individuals with complex communication needs;
• A self-motivated, critical-thinking team player with superior interpersonal and organizational skills;
• A composed, discreet and professional manner; demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent command of verbal and written English;
• A valid Ontario driver’s license in good standing with the Ministry of Transportation, and access to a reliable mode of transportation for travel among the board’s schools and offices;
• Dedicated to continuing education and attending related board-sponsored courses and seminars, etc.

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All interested applicants are invited to submit an updated resume including details of qualifications, experience and professional references.

Applications sent directly to the schools or to human resources will not be considered. It is imperative that all new applicants to the board submit an original current, satisfactory vulnerable screening criminal background check prior to commencement of employment. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

RCCDSB is committed to barrier-free selection processes and therefore if contacted for this position, you should advise the human resources department in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.