Communicative Disorders Assistant

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education is looking to hire a full-time Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) to support students in the remote First Nation communities of Keewaywin First Nation, North Spirit Lake First Nation, Poplar Hill First Nation, Deer Lake First Nation and Fort Severn First Nation. Reporting to the Vice Principal, the CDA will work directly with the Speech Language Pathologist to deliver assigned intervention programming to support students’ speech and language needs in kindergarten to grade 12.The CDA will participate in the Speech and Language Team in cooperation with KOBE staff, KO First Nation School Principals and teachers and student families in addressing students’ speech and language needs. The CDA will visit community schools and provide 1: 1 intervention to students in person and through virtual learning sessions. Qualifications and Skills:

• Communicative Disorders Assistant Certificate is preferred
• Post Secondary diploma
• Possess an attitude of respect and sensitivity towards clients with varied backgrounds and abilities.
• Experience with providing group and individual interventions to children and youth
• Experience working in a school setting
• Ability to be flexible within your role
• Possess ability to function successfully as part of a team
• Proven ability to work independently
• Possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to remote First Nations in small planes

This full-time position will be based out of Sioux Lookout, Balmertown, or Thunder Bay, Ontario. Salary range: $41,811 - $65,164 based on education and experience. KOBE offers a Comprehensive Benefit Package. Applicants interested in this position are welcome to submit their resume and cover letter with three recent professional references including your current supervisor and a letter of permission for KO Board of Education to contact these references to: resumes@edu.knet.ca As per policy, applicants should note that COVID-19 Immunization is a condition of employment within KOBE. KOBE gives preference in hiring to members of the KO First Nations, and secondly to indigenous individuals from outside of the KO First Nations. Qualified members of the KO First Nations, as well as indigenous people from outside the KO First Nations are encouraged to apply. Closing date: opened until filled KOBE wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted. About Us: The Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE) is a dynamic and evolving organization dedicated to providing innovative and high-quality educational programs and services to the First Nation communities we serve. Established to serve and support educational standards within our communities, KOBE is situated in the heart of Northern Ontario, enveloping a rich tapestry of Anishinaabe culture, language, and tradition that we strive to preserve and strengthen through our educational endeavors. Why Join Us? At the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE), you will be part of a community that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. We offer a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of our students, all the while working in a vibrant and culturally rich setting. Our educators and administrative staff are not just employees; they are integral members of the communities they serve, embarking on a rewarding career path that intertwines professional development with meaningful, community-based impacts.