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: [email protected]
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.
