Permanent Speech-Language Pathologist - Internal/External

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION

1.0 FTE Permanent Speech-Language Pathologist

GROW YOUR CAREER IN BLUEWATER

As one of the area’s largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately 3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,500 students and families across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.

Come to Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated in providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits!

Summary of Position

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the completion of assessments, providing consultation to schools, providing individual and group screening, and supporting capacity building in staff. The successful candidate will work as a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team. The performance of the duties will ensure a quality service approach for the students and families in BWDSB.

The Speech-Language Pathologist will support the vision, mission, and priorities of Bluewater District School Board, while contributing to a positive, supportive, and student-focused team environment.

Location: Bluewater District School Board Education Centre, Chesley

Travel to schools within parts of Grey and Bruce is required..

Commencing: Immediately

Permanent full-time: 1.0 FTE Permanent (up to full time hours with flexibility to offer part time hours)

Salary: $86,002- $89,505.00 (pending public sector increase)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual or group screening to identify students at risk or who need further speech and language assessment
• Complete speech-language pathology assessments and consultations
• Collaborate with teachers and school administrators to identify concerns and identify strategies to support student needs in the classroom and school environment
• Advocate on behalf of students to support their academic success while at school
• Participate in collaborative planning meetings with BWDSB staff and community partners to facilitate appropriate referrals that will meet student identified needs
• Participate in program development and review for students whose programs are being delivered by school staff
• Engage in tier one education with staff as it relates to various system initiatives
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate documentation, protecting privacy and confidentiality, as per the standards and regulations established by CASLPO, and adhering to the associated policies and procedures of BWDSB
• Remain current on relevant research, best practices, legislation, and professional literature
• Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters in Speech Pathology with experience and demonstrated skills in an education setting.
• A member in good standing with CASLPO (College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario).

Assets:

• Excellent Interpersonal skills that will help to build strong relationships with students, educators, and community service partners
• Knowledge of evidenced-based practices
• Experience and expertise delivering and creating speech and language programming for students
• Ability to effectively navigate policies/procedures and advocate for change where needed
• Ability to collaborate with a team as well as work independently
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to interpret and collect data to inform implementation and evaluation of programs and services
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks within set timelines
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications

Job Requirements

• Valid Ontario Class Driver’s license, use of a vehicle and willingness to work all regions of Bluewater District School Board (Grey Bruce)
• Clear vulnerable sector police check
• Eligible to work in Canada

Eligibility:

Permanent and temporary PSSP members may apply. External applicants may apply. Applications will be considered in the following sequence.

1) Permanent part-time PSSP members – same job classification

-May apply to increase current FTE

-May apply to all or part of posting

-Most senior qualified applicant will be offered position without an interview

2) Permanent PSSP members – different job classification

3) Temporary PSSP members

4) External Applicants

Application Process:

For all interested applicants please apply via the Apply to Education platform located at www.bwdsb.simplication.com

We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:

Colleen Maguire

Learning Services Administrator

Bluewater District School Board Education Centre

351 1^st Avenue North, Chelsey

226-908-5834

Colleen_Maguire@bwdsb.on.ca

Equity

Bluewater District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

Accommodation

Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.

Wellness

Bluewater District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work environment.