Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE) is looking to hire a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to support students requiring speech and language assessments and intervention in the
remote First Nations of Deer Lake First Nation, Keewaywin First Nation, Poplar Hill First Nation, Fort Severn First Nation, and North Spirit Lake First Nation.
Reporting to the Vice Principal, the successful candidate will be required to complete assessments,
develop intervention plans and complete reporting for students with communication disorders. The Speech Language Pathologist will provide direction and guidance to the Communication Disorders
Assistant(s). The Speech Language Pathologist will participate as a member of the Speech Language Team in cooperation with KOBE staff, KO First Nation school principals and teachers, students’ families in addressing students’ speech and language needs.
The Speech and Language Pathologist will visit community schools and provide 1:1 intervention to students and through virtual learning sessions.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
Registered and a member in good standing with the College of Audiologists and Speech
Language Pathologists of Ontario
Experience in working with school age children
Experience with providing group and individual interventions to children and youth
Experience working in a school setting
Possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Possess ability to function successfully as part of a team
Able to travel to remote First Nations in small planes
Current valid Criminal Record Check
Salary range: $82,115 - $99,812 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
KOBE 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.
