Itinerant Educational Assistant - Communication Disorders Assistant K-12
C.U.P.E. 2357 Level 6 (10 month permanent position)
Special Education and Student Services (35 hours/week)
Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students in 91 schools. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.
The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
Under the direction of the Principal of Special Education and Student Services. The Itinerant Educational Assistant (CDA) supports the implementation of strategies and/or an action plan developed by team members in collaboration with school staff.
Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
Communicative Disorders Assistant Diploma;
two years of related work experience;
the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team;
initiative, judgment and discretion;
And excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and flexibility to adapt to a variety of challenges.
Individuals must possess a valid Driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and a willingness to travel
In addition, the following will be considered an asset:
knowledge of and experience in supporting elementary and high school students with social-emotional learning needs, speech and language delays, augmentative and alternative communication needs, Autism Spectrum disorders and behavioural challenges;
experience in developing materials and resources, modeling interventions and strategies, educational coaching and current educational and augmentative and alternative communication technologies;
Experience developing and providing professional development to a varied educational and clinical audience;
collection of data for therapeutic progress monitoring ;
the ability to provide input and feedback to the Speech Language Pathologist, regarding set therapy goals ;
Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
This is a 10-month permanent position with an annual salary range of $56,531 to $60,859 .
The effective date is approximately August 27, 2026.
How to Apply - Applicants are required to apply through ATE and attach a cover letter and resume in pdf format, by 5:00pm on July 2, 2026 . Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interviews: We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to check spam and junk mail boxes often for Board correspondence.
Reference Policy: We value your privacy. References will only be contacted if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process.
If you are not currently an OCSB employee, you will be required to provide an appropriate, original Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check dated within the last six months before you can commence employment.
For assistance with ApplytoEducation, please contact ATE directly at [email protected] or by phone at 1-877-900-5627.
AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.
Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at [email protected] prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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