Speech Pathologist for Australian Islamic College
Add expected salary to your profile for insights
Australian Islamic College is a God-centered K-12 co-educational facility catering for over 5,300 students from five sites at (Thornlie, Dianella, Forrestdale, Henley Brook & Kewdale WA ) and one site in Adelaide, SA.
We are seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist for all our Perth schools commencing from term 3, 2025.
As a Speech Therapist with the Australian Islamic College, you will work alongside a wide range of diverse children to build their capacity. You will encounter children with already diagnosed learning difficulties who require support, as well as children requiring assessment and support.
In this role you will facilitate Speech Pathology services for our students. This involves the application of high-level expertise to work with children who have physical, neurodevelopmental, or mental health conditions associated with developmental delays. Assessment is a significant aspect of this role, coupled with providing intervention services.
In this role, you will be assisting vulnerable children from a culturally and linguistically diverse community to overcome the impact of developmental delays to achieve their full potential.
As a Speech Pathologist you need to work
Collaboratively with AIC IE coordinator(s) and potentially other external specialists (like the AISWA psychologist)
Knowledge of funding applications and eligibility requirements would be ideal
Likelihood of needing to travel between campuses (requiring own vehicle)
Ability to work in both a proactive (planning, screening) and reactive (assess and support as needs arise) space
Be able to offer professional development or training to wider AIC staff on classroom-based strategies from their expertise
Be able to offer information sessions or workshops for parents for home-based strategies
Maintain a database of work conducted and regularly provide a summary report (e.g.; annually, 06 monthly, quarterly etc.) to AIC executive
Qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
Ability to provide specialised speech and language services and support to students with speech and language impairments.
Knowledge and understanding of the latest trends, research and impact on speech and language development including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Ability to monitor and evaluate language impaired students' progress both individually and in the context of language / literacy programmes.
Ability to conduct assessments, develop goals and effective teaching strategies for language impaired students within a diverse educational setting.
Ability to work cross-culturally.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills which demonstrate an ability to function in a self-directed way and collaboratively with a wide range of people in a diverse educational setting including working collaboratively with the College's IE Coordinators and external specialists such as AISWA psychologist.
A valid Working with Children Check and if requested proof of a clean criminal record.
Knowledge of funding applications and eligibility requirements would be ideal.
Likelihood of needing to travel between campuses, requiring own vehicle.
Ability to work in both a proactive (planning, screening) and reactive (assess and support as needs arise) space.
Be able to offer professional development or training to wider AIC staff on classroom-based strategies from expertise.
Be able to offer information sessions or workshops for parents for home-based strategies.
Maintain a database of work conducted and regularly provide a summary report to Executive Principal / CEO or their delegate.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate their conviction in:
The existence of God, to whom we are constantly accountable.
That schools are about academic achievement, while instilling values and morals.
That a caring supportive environment is a priority.
If this sounds like you, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" icon. Shortlisting will commence immediately; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note: If the advertisement is available on Seek, we are still accepting applications.
Unlock job insights
Salary match Number of applicants Skills match
Your application will include the following questions:Do you own or have regular access to a car? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do have experience working with people with autism spectrum disorder? How many years' experience do you have as a speech pathologist? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Are you currently a member of Speech Pathology Australia?
The Australian Islamic College Kewdale is a God-centred, co-educational institution (K to 12) which provides a high level of academic and integrated Islamic education through its network of three colleges in Perth.
Since 1986, this Islamic educational facility has provided the best in academic achievement and in its philosophy of high morals and conduct. AIC believes that a solid academic education coupled with morals and values teachings is the greatest legacy for its students.
The College has a unique mix of students from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds allowing students to develop a better understanding and appreciation for Australia's multicultural society. Students are taught to be proud Australian citizens and to contribute in building a prosperous, harmonious and safe Australia.
With its intensive ESL training for New Arrivals and Gifted and Talented program for exceptional students, the AIC provides for the varying needs of its students population with exceptional results.
The College's success in achieving its educational objectives is attributed to its network of experienced teachers, its emphasis on effective learning and its goal of inspiring its youth to aim for excellence in both academic and personal spheres of life.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
About Australian Islamic College
The Australian Islamic College Kewdale is a God-centred, co-educational institution (K to 12) which provides a high level of academic and integrated Islamic education through its network of three colleges in Perth.
Since 1986, this Islamic educational facility has provided the best in academic achievement and in its philosophy of high morals and conduct. AIC believes that a solid academic education coupled with morals and values teachings is the greatest legacy for its students.
The College has a unique mix of students from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds allowing students to develop a better understanding and appreciation for Australia's multicultural society. Students are taught to be proud Australian citizens and to contribute in building a prosperous, harmonious and safe Australia.
With its intensive ESL training for New Arrivals and Gifted and Talented program for exceptional students, the AIC provides for the varying needs of its students population with exceptional results.
The College's success in achieving its educational objectives is attributed to its network of experienced teachers, its emphasis on effective learning and its goal of inspiring its youth to aim for excellence in both academic and personal spheres of life.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
#J-18808-Ljbffr