Role
[Attendance requirement for this position]
Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and delivery of key services that are integral to the effective operation of a school/s. Provides a range of services and/or undertakes the analysis of complex problems that form part of the policy framework.
A speech Therapist provides high level support, addressing the therapy needs of individuals and groups of students. The Speech Therapist works closely with PSD Coordinator and the student wellbeing team, led by the Assistant Principal (student Inclusion and wellbeing). The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an appropriate speech pathologist qualification.
The Speech Therapist is required to:
1. Provide friendly and helpful assistance to students, their famillies and staff
2. Prioritise and manage work demands
3. Communicate effectively with a range of people
4. Report to, and provide advice and recommendations to senior management on relevant matters
5. Resolve complex enquires relating to the work area
A school or group of schools would need to have the necessary diversity and complexity to create a role at range 5. Management of a major school or district initiative, project or Department targeted strategy would be an indicator depending on the breadth of management responsibilities.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities
As a member of the leadership team within a school responsible for the management of the following
6. Assesing students' language proficiency and preparing professional reports to support funding submissions and referals to external agencies.
7. Coordinating language testing for students enrolling at the school who have an identfied need in speech.
8. Leading the language support program
- Preparation of curriculum materials
- Preparation of formal reports for parent/teacher interviews as needed
- Training and mentoring language support Educational Support personnel in the delivery of the program
9. Contributing to the evaluation of the current language support program using evidence based measures.
10. Contributing to the collaboration work functioning of the school wellbeing team; attending meetings as required,and providing leadership in in initiating service improvement.
11. Performing other duties appropriate to the classifications requested to assist in the effective delivery of services.
12. Maintaining detailed notes and records relevant to the program
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see ).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on:
Child Safe Standards
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department’s exemplar available at:
DE Values
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DE’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE’s Values complement each school’s own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DE values is available at:
Conditions of Employment
13. All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
14. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
15. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
16. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at
Location Profile
Tulliallan Primary School is located at 89 Wheelers Park Drive, Cranbourne North and is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Government school which opened for students in Term 1, 2017. We have students from Prep to Year 6 with a rich and diverse multicultural population. We have staff committed to teaching in teams within our student learning communities. Our specialist subjects offered are Physical Education, Music and Performing Arts, Mandarin Language, Visual Arts and STEM. The school has purpose built spaces for the delivery of Music, Art, STEM and Sport.
Tulliallan Primary School has an exciting social infrastructure hub for this growing community. An Early Years Learning Centre, delivering integrated long day care services, is delivered on the school site and is operated by YMCA through the New Schools PPP Project. The school also includes a Community Hub space which is managed by the YMCA after school hours to provide Outside School Hours Care services and other community programs to local families and residents.
Our school is located adjacent to Arbourlea Family and Community Centre which provides preschool and Kindergarten services. The close proximity to this Kindergarten will enable smooth transitions between early years and primary education for children and families in the community. The closest secondary school is Alkira Secondary College where we have formed a strong partnership of collaboration between teachers and secondary students.
Our school is designed to:
• provide contemporary Learning Communities that facilitate a learning and learner-centred approach and enhance the educational opportunities for all students, supporting the learning needs of all, through a diverse and flexible range of learning settings
• support contemporary collaborative learning and teaching for professionals
• support a sense of community and belonging within the school and within the wider community
• promote and support enhanced inclusion, access and choice for all learners; and be aesthetically pleasing, welcoming and support the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of the students and staff.
• maximise community amenity of school facilities which is a priority for Government and so the school gymnasium and other multi-purpose spaces will be utilised by the YMCA to deliver a range of community and recreational programs after hours, including Out of School Hours Care and vacation care.
• promotes environmental sustainability principles
School Philosophy
The school’s vision and values are built on Excellence, Respect and Community Principles. This aligns with the four key Education Principles that capture the Department’s vision and values of;
1. Learners and learning are central
2. Diversity
3. Wellbeing
4. Community
Tulliallan Primary School Vision
Tulliallan Primary School aims to develop happy, resilient and responsible students who demonstrate positive social skills and empathy towards others. All students will be provided with a comprehensive education with diverse opportunities to develop skills to achieve their personal best. Our students and community will embrace a partnership of lifelong learning to be able to contribute as citizens in the community and in the future complex and changing world.
Tulliallan Primary School Values
Respect
Relationships
Responsibility
Resilience
All applicants need to submit their application as one document with their name on each page of the resume and selection criteria.