**Johnathan Thurston Academy**
Taking employment back to basics. We simply introduce jobseeker to jobs It's that simple.
The Johnathan Thurston Academy, with Lendlease as our major employment partner, has a unique collaborative employment zone. The goal and focus is to connect job seekers to all of our employment partners throughout the nation. We aim to ensure that all opportunities for potential connections are both exhausted and managed in the one zone. We have created a unique and sophisticated platform that streamlines all employment opportunities between job seekers and employers.
Client**: Autism Queensland**
**About Autism Queensland**
**What we can offer YOU**
- 5 weeks' leave per year (pro-rata part-time) + generous salary sacrificing program $$
- Medibank Private Corporate Partnerships Program + internal 'Refer a Friend' Program $$
- Work for an organisation whose vision is to create a life of participation, opportunity and choice for people on the autism spectrum
- Generous professional development & training opportunities (internal & external)
- Be part of our supportive multi-disciplinary team, contributing expertise and work collaboratively with Specialist Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers & Occupational Therapists to improve the lives of people on the autism spectrum.
**About the Role**
Our EarlyAQtion Kindi team based in Sunnybank Hills have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Speech Pathologist, Teacher or Occupational Therapist to join and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide quality early years education & therapy support for children (0-8 years) on the autism spectrum & their families.
In consultation with families and relevant internal & external stakeholders, the Group Leader will be responsible for leading and coordinating quality evidence-based early intervention group programs, addressing individualised support needs of children on the autism spectrum & their families. Additional therapy input is provided from alternate allied-health disciplines on a weekly basis.
This role is being offered on a permanent part-time basis for 3 days per week being Monday to Wednesday.
- 1 day per week (Wednesdays) as a dedicated administration work-day (ie. planning; resource-making; parent meetings & home/site visits).
**Skills & Experience**
- Tertiary qualification in Education (Early Childhood or Special Education), Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology & relevant registration/membership
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Teacher, Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary methodologies in the provision of early intervention for children on the autism spectrum or other developmental challenges, and their families
- Proven knowledge of child development, communication, social interaction, learning and understanding and managing behaviour
- Understanding and experience in the design and implementation of direct (individual and/or group) and consultation-based support and intervention which is responsive to the individual needs of children, their families, and other relevant stakeholders
**Special Conditions & Requirements**
- Evidence of current COVID-19 Vaccination
- Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Clearance**:
- Provide First Aid inc. Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate
**How To Apply**
1. A cover letter and resume