LOCATION: Various schools in Sault Ste. Marie and communities we serve to our North and East.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
SCHEDULE: 35 hours/week, 12 months/year, non-union
ANNUALIZED SALARY:$95,846 - $107,814
Speech language Pathologists (SLPs) provide a wide variety of communication-enhancing interventions and supports through their work with individual students, groups of students, and educator teams, both inside and outside the classroom. Reporting to the Special Education Co-ordinator and Superintendent responsible for Special Education, the Speech Language Pathologist will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve student outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Assessment of speech and/or language skills of students who are referred for service
• Provide frequent, direct intervention to student through both individual and small group sessions, focusing on explicit achievement of communication goals
• Embed communication strategies directly into the students’ learning environment (e.g. in-class support or pull-out groups) to maximize the transfer of skills to the classroom setting
• Collaborate with classroom teacher, Learning Resource Teachers, Educational Assistants, specialized program staff (i.e. ACE and STAR), student and families to support the development and implementation of treatment plans
• Design and deliver Professional Development (PD) sessions for various board staff (e.g. teachers, EAs, administrator) on best practices for language development, communication disorders, and implementation of program strategies
• Supervision of Communication Disorder Assistants implementing treatment plans
• Setting up communication systems including alternative, augmentative systems using technology
• Meetings with multidisciplinary or school-based teams to determine collaborative response 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
• Review Audiology Reports to determine need for hearing related technology and liaison with the Canadian Hearing Society
• Other duties as assigned
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• A master’s 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
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
Please note, the position title must be included in the subject line of your email, in order to be considered for this position. Please submit your cover letter and résumé by 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2025 to [email protected]
THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities. The Board will take into account the person’s ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.
