Communicative Disorders Assistant

at  Lambton Kent District School Board

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title : Communicative Disorders Assistant
Start Date : September 2023
End Date : June 2024
Position Type: Temporary
Position Open To : Internal & External Applicants
Posting Overview :
This is an internal/external posting. First preference will be given to qualified permanent CUPE members.
Reporting to the Supervisor of School Based Clinical and Therapy Services, the Communicative Disorders Assistant will support the speech and language development of students and capacity building in educators using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework. Under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist, the CDA will provide a variety of direct and indirect language, speech and audiology services within each tier.

Qualifications/Experience :

• An undergraduate degree/diploma in a related field (e.g. linguistics, DSW, ECE) and a CDA diploma from an approved college is required;

• Membership with the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (CDAC) is an asset.

Other Key Skills & Knowledge :

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate with clients, caregivers, and educators;
• Superior organizational skills to implement programs for students in various schools;
• The ability to work independently and as a part of the Speech and Language department and individual school teams;
• Tact, diplomacy and the need to maintain confidentiality;
• Knowledge of low tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ACC) devices is an asset;
• Strong knowledge of and experience working in the areas of child language, articulation and phonological awareness is an asset;

• Experience with audiological screening protocols is an asset;
• Creativity, flexibility and efficiency when developing group and individual therapy plans;
• Travel will be required throughout the district.
Position Effective Date & Length :
Temporary, 10-month, 35 hours/week
Rate of pay: Level 4 - $24.83 - $26.34
Home location to be determined.

Please refer the Job description for details