Speech Language Assistant : Full-time Itinerant

Communications Disorder Assistant / Speech Language Assistant TEMPORARY This itinerant position, under the direction / supervision of the Speech and Language Pathologists, will provide speech, language and literacy support to students individually as well as small groups. CDAs / SLAs provide support to students to achieve success in academic, behavior, social, life skills and co-op situations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, CDAs / SLAs contribute to the learning development and integration of all students by creating a safe and supportive environment. Required Qualifications for all CDA / SLA positions: CDA Certificate Plus a relevant university degree, or a two-year college diploma in the human services field (Behavioural Sciences - related to ABA, Child and Youth Worker, Child Care Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant - Special Needs Support, Human Services Administration, Registered Nurse, Sign Language Communicator, Sign Language Interpreter, Social Service Worker, or an Ontario Teaching Certificate). A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA / DEGREE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ATE PORTFOLIO. University degree holders must also attach transcripts showing related courses. SCHOOL LOCATION AND PRINCIPAL’S NAME F.T.E. STATUS QUALIFICATIONS Education Centre Midhurst, Ontario Bronwen Davis 1.0 FTE Itinerant Required: Communicative Disorder Assistant Diploma or equivalent diploma/degree. A valid Ontario Drivers Licence and a reliable vehicle; kilometrage reimbursable at the established rate. Preferred: Experience maintaining documentation of a student process. Experience working was a Communicative Disorders Assistant in a school setting. Additional Information: This position is itinerant and the successful incumbent will be required to service a number of schools throughout the SCDSB. A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA / DEGREE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR ATE PORTFOLIO. University degree holders must also attach transcripts showing related courses. The duties, responsibilities and requirements for these positions are not limited to the above but may include all of those in the job fact sheet. Participation in the OMERS Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time permanent employees, even if currently in receipt of an OMERS pension. Applicants are to provide permission to contact two professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor. New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.