Career Opportunity

PASS 247 - Manager of Speech Language and Hearing Services (Re-Post)

Posted January 20, 2023

Internal/External

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board’s Mission which is:

“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: * First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; * members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin; * persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Date of Appointment: February 2023

Description:

Under the general direction of the Superintendent of Education, the Manager of Speech Language and Hearing Services is responsible for all aspects of the board’s speech, language, communication and hearing services in all schools of the HWCDSB. This includes early identification, curriculum support, assessment, consultation and intervention for students with special needs. Department leadership including the creation and management of schedules and budget is also required. This job further requires consultation with internal and external stakeholders to align services with board, community and provincial expectations and representation on committees on behalf of the HWCDSB.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders

· Registered member of CASLPO

· Minimum of 5 years working in an education setting

· Experience with a wide range of student abilities (e.g., mild to severe speech and language delay/disorders, developmental delays/disorders including ASD, use of AAC, etc.

· Knowledge of all aspects of the SLP role in school boards

· Knowledge of community service provisions for SLP (and OT)

· Knowledge of the Education Act related to Special Education, PPMs related to special education and community service provision, Ontario curriculum expectations, inclusive practices

· Knowledge of special education programs and services offered in educational settings

· Proven Leadership experience

· Experience on community/agency committees

· Highly effective communication and presentation skills

· Understanding of the HWCDSB Each Belongs philosophy

· Strong organizational skills

· Experience with creating and managing schedules and budget is an asset

Location:

Student Services Support Staff (N.M.C.)

44 Hunt St. Hamilton

Salary:

PASS Grade 10

(Range $95,592 - $119,357)

Last date for consideration: Monday, January 30, 2023 @ 4:00 P.M.

Please include the full posting title within the subject line. The resume must include two (2) Professional References; and a Pastoral Reference Letter is preferred. It must also include an authorization to contact references provided. Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note that consideration will be given to those applicants who submitted a complete package. Only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will:

value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities;

value applicants’ additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives

collect voluntary self -identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB’s Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario’s Anti -Racism Data Standards: Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identify as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.

The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: $95,592.00-$119,357.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Master's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• educational setting, ASD, AAC: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SLP certification (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-30

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