AMDSB PSSP - Speech Language Pathologist

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

PERMANENT 1.0 FTE

Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) provides first class education to students and families throughout Huron and Perth Counties. We aim to engage, inspire, and innovate, in all that we do! We are always learning! Our work is guided by a Strategic Plan and highlights 3 main areas of focus that enable our students and staff to say: We are prepared. We are well. We are engaged.

Our vision is to engage , inspire , innovate , because we are always learning .

The AMDSB serves a student population of approximately 16,000 pupils. The successful candidates will join an energetic and supportive group of Speech-Language Pathologists.

We are accepting applications for the following permanent full-time Speech-Language Pathologist.

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week, 10 months per year

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Rate of Pay: $92,944-$106,000 of PSSP Collective Agreement, as of September 1, 2025

Vacancy Status: current vacancy

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Candidates must hold 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. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the core beliefs of inclusive education
• Assess speech and/or language skills of students who are referred for service
• Consult and/or provide direct service to classes, small groups, or individual students
• Support the implementation of Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems
• Develop strategies and programming to support language, literacy, and communication goals
• Meet with multidisciplinary or school-based teams to collaboratively respond 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
• Plan and implement staff professional learning in response to system demands
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Education (Learning Services)

Why Join AMDSB?

• We believe our students are at the core of what we do; we are committed to creating inclusive, inspiring and innovative learning environments.
• Great work culture with staff who embrace and seek meaningful careers.
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team that fosters a culture of belonging and collaboration.
• Competitive benefits and pension:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS which includes:
• 24/7 Confidential Support
• Access to information on personal fitness, nutrition, career, financial and legal advice; relationship & family support, and overall wellbeing resources.
• Pension Plan: Defined pension plan through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

Interested applicants are requested to apply through Apply to Education.

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

For further information regarding our Board, please visit our website at: www.amdsb.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest in opportunities with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Contact will be made with applicants whose experience and qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

Communication with short-listed applicants will be made through the contact information (email address and/or phone number) provided on the applicant's profile page.

The AMDSB is committed to equity in employment and equitable hiring practices that allow us to engage qualified staff who reflect diversity. We will make any reasonable accommodation, based on any of the human rights protected grounds, to support candidates to participate in the hiring process.

Dr. Graham Shantz, Chief Executive Officer