Temporary Communicative Disorders Assistant
Location: Prince of Wales Public School (based out of)
Salary: $29.45 - 33.40 (includes a temporary market adjustment)
Hours: 35 per week
Duration: September 2, 2025 - June 26, 2026 (anticipated)
compensation also includes a comprehensive benefits package (including extended health and dental, life insurance, health care spending account), participation in the OMERS pension plan, competitive vacation and sick leave)
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) serves approximately 15,400 students each day at 38 in-person schools (31 elementary, two K-12; four 7-12, one secondary). Supporting student achievement is the goal of approximately 1,750 teaching and support staff who, in addition to the contributions of caring volunteers and community partners, share their passion for teaching and learning.
The district covers a geographic area of 7,220 square kilometres bordered by Maynooth to the north, Deseronto to the east, Prince Edward County to the south and Quinte West to the west.
The region connects the outdoors with small cities, quaint villages and rolling rural landscapes. Here you will discover decades of tradition, mixed with new and emerging technology, creativity and innovation. Surround yourself with 1,200 km of shoreline in vibrant cities and towns accessible by highway and rail (1.5 hours to Toronto, 2 hours to Ottawa). Explore wilderness trails and sandy beaches, experience world-class fishing, enjoy exquisite culinary experiences and dozens of wineries. Perfect your golf swing at 23 golf courses or take in Canadian arts and heritage attractions. Create your own story and picture yourself here!
We acknowledge and honour the land on which we reside and occupy as part of the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe people. These Indigenous Nations, agreed to mutual sharing obligations and responsibilities as stewards of the land and water. Today these responsibilities and obligations extend to all Peoples. These lands are steeped in rich Indigenous history, traditions and modern cultures that are proud and vibrant.
Job Overview: Perform duties under the guidance of the Speech Language Pathologists within the required scope of practice as outlined in the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) including: provision of speech and language intervention to students; carrying out speech, language and hearing screenings; train, model and support students, staff and parents with general oral language strategies, as well as assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within the required scope of practice as outlined in the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) position statement “ Use of Supportive Personnel by Speech-Language Pathologists ” .
• See students on the active caseload following goals outlined by the Speech Language Pathologist and complete necessary reporting as required by CASLPO.
• Complete specific screenings on students with speech and/or language/hearing difficulties at the request of the ISRT, SLP and with valid informed consent.
• Provide in-class support to classroom teachers and designated early childhood educators (e.g. modelling strategies, leading centers, conducting observations, etc). Act as a resource to other educational a ssistants working directly with students in the school with speech and language needs (e.g. provide activities, provide support in reading the report and modelling strategies, etc).

Qualifications:

• Minimum two-year college diploma in Early Childhood Educator, Developmental Service Worker, or Social Services Worker, and a one-year certificate in Communicative Disorders Assistant.
• Minimum six-months of professional experience, preferably in a school environment.
• Demonstrated experience communicating with various parties such as students, employees, families, etc.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people in Ontario and across the communities we serve, We welcome applicants from candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:

• First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical or mental) disabilities
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Ac t (AODA). Should you require an accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please notify them when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This information is collected under the authority of the Education Act, and M.F.I.P.P.A and is used to determine eligibility for employment. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 521/01 Collection of Personal Information, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening will be required of all HPEDSB employees who have direct and regular contact with students.

• Work within the required scope of practice as outlined in the College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) position statement “ Use of Supportive Personnel by Speech-Language Pathologists ” .
• See students on the active caseload following goals outlined by the Speech Language Pathologist and complete necessary reporting as required by CASLPO.
• Complete specific screenings on students with speech and/or language/hearing difficulties at the request of the ISRT, SLP and with valid informed consent.
• Provide in-class support to classroom teachers and designated early childhood educators (e.g. modelling strategies, leading centers, conducting observations, etc). Act as a resource to other educational a ssistants working directly with students in the school with speech and language needs (e.g. provide activities, provide support in reading the report and modelling strategies, etc)