Avon Maitland District School Board Invites Applications for a

Speech-Language Pathologist

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) has an opening for a permanent full-time Speech-Language Pathologist. The start date of this position is to be determined, but can be no later than September 3, 2024.

The AMDSB serves a student population of approximately 16,000 pupils. The successful candidates will join an energetic and supportive group of Speech-Language Pathologists.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Candidates must hold a masters degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology and must be registered with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Experience with school-aged children is preferred. A valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is required.

Key Responsibilities: Demonstrate the core beliefs of inclusive education

Assess speech and/or language skills of students who are referred for service

Consult and/or provide direct service to classes, small groups or individual students

Support the implementation of Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems

Develop strategies and programming to support language, literacy and communication goals

Meet with multidisciplinary or school-based teams to collaboratively respond to student needs

Initiate, where appropriate, referrals to School Therapy Services

Initiate, where appropriate, recommendations for resources and equipment to aid students in their development of language and communication skills

Plan and implement staff professional learning in response to system demands

Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Education (Learning Services)If you require assistance with amdsb.simplication.com, please call Simplication customer service at 1-877-900-5627 or info@applytoeducation.com (Monday - Friday: 7:30am-7:00pm).

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicants amdsb.simplication.com profile page.

The Avon Maitland District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, who will foster the success and well-being of our students and who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in the classroom.

Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities. Dr. Lisa Walsh

Director of Education .