Job Description

Posting Number: 2223-33 Date: August 18, 2022

To: Members of ETFO-ESP and External Applicants

Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2022

Position: 0.5 FTE Communication Assistant

: Attached

Location: Sturgeon Creek School

Hours of work: 15 hours per week

Rate of pay: $23.83 to $24.40 per hour

Applications will be prioritized in the following order:
1. ETFO-ESP members within the job classification
2. ETFO-ESP members outside the job classification
3. External applicants with the qualifications, skills and abilities for the position including casual staff

Application Requirements: 1. ETFO-ESP members within the job classification who express interest in the position must do so in writing
2. ETFO-ESP members outside the job classification must submit a cover letter, resume, and Reference Authorization Form including two references (one of which must be from a current or recent supervisor)
3. Casual staff and external applicants must include a cover letter, resume, Non-Teaching Application Form and Reference Authorization Form including two references (one of which must be from a current or recent
supervisor)

Please submit application documents, referencing the job posting number, to: Human Resources Department
Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4
Fax: (807) 274-1950
Email: humanresources@rrdsb.com

Accommodation in the recruitment process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities. For further clarification or questions please contact
Human Resources Department, 807-274-9855 Ext: 4993 Closing Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 4:00PM

Rainy River District School Board Fort Frances, Ontario JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE: February, 2017 POSITION: Communication Assistant EMPLOYEE GROUP: ESP (Educational Support Personnel) Qualifications Necessary:

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• Teaching Assistant’s Course preferred
• Communication skills adequate for the tasks assigned
• Proof of normal hearing
• Excellent articulation patterns
• Literacy in language is required
• Ability to demonstrate an attitude of respect and sensitivity towards students with varied

backgrounds, abilities, socio-economic and education status

• Flexibility to suit varied needs of students
• Computer skills preferred
  

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Principal, the Communication Assistant is responsible to assist with the delivery of speech/language programming to students with identified special needs. The role of the Communication Assistant will be influenced by the specific needs of the students. Training required to perform the duties of the position will be provided by the immediate supervisor(s) or other qualified personnel. Responsible To: The Communications Assistant is responsible to the Special Education Coordinator, Speech Language Pathologist and the Principal. Specific Duties: 1. To assist in screening.

2. To implement remedial therapy as prescribed by the Speech Language Pathologist.

3. To record, chart or graph data relative to the student’s performance. 4. To prepare or demonstrate ability to develop materials suitable for each student. 5. To participate along with the Speech Language Pathologist, in consultation with parents, community agencies and other personnel involved with the student (if required).
6. To assist in writing reports for each term. 7. To maintain strict confidentiality of students and student’s records. 8. To participate in in-service, self-study and upgrading as part of on-the-job training. Conditions of Employment: 1. Rainy River District School Board Policies and Procedures. 2. Rainy River District ETFO Educational Support Personnel Collective Agreement