Applications close Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 11.59PM
OverviewWork type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 4
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Location: Melton
Reference: 1474316
Selection CriteriaDemonstrated ability to provide speech pathology services to school-aged children with intellectual disability and/or ASD with language disorder to enable students to access the school curriculum.Demonstrated capacity to apply best practice strategies and processes to improve outcomes for children and young people with a variety of disabilities.Commitment to working collaboratively with others; accepting and acting on feedback; engaging in continual professional learning for self and others.Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience supporting students who have complex communication needs, requiring the use of augmentative and alternative communication.Demonstrated skills in developing effective and respectful relationships; modelling and explicitly teaching the school values.RoleThe speech pathologist will join a team to develop and implement a transdisciplinary teaming model, facilitating the education of students with intellectual disability and/or ASD with language disorder.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively to develop and support students' individual program plans, complete assessment and reporting requirements, provide individual and group therapy services, consult with staff, students and families, and deliver professional development for the school community.
Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to active engagement with all aspects of school life.
The work can be rewarding but demanding due to the complex needs of learners.
Applicants must be willing and able to:
Work collaboratively in transdisciplinary teamsDevelop, deliver and evaluate programs within the school's instructional modelBe a reflective practitioner who is able to receive and act on feedbackWork within the frameworks and guidelines determined by the leadership groupResponsibilitiesDeliver therapeutic services to students through education, assessment, support, and interventionCoordinate delivery of mandatory and relevant professional development for school staffSupport junior staff within the therapy streamProvide educational leadership in the school community and beyondContribute to effective team building and cooperative working relationshipsInitiate, plan and manage significant change in response to new therapeutic directionsCoordinate clinical placement programs for undergraduate speech pathology studentsSupport holistic student learning within a transdisciplinary practice frameworkProvide a child safe environment in accordance with child safe standardsCollaborate with transdisciplinary team to deliver relevant programs and interventionsAttend relevant meetings such as Student Support GroupsThe senior leadership team may assign additional responsibilities to support the school's functioning.
Applicants should have the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to meet the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply and request a reduced work fraction, which will be negotiated based on operational needs.
The Department of Education is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.
We value diversity in gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability, and neurodiversity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
We recognize the importance of family-friendly, supportive, safe, and harassment-free workplaces and provide reasonable adjustments for persons with disabilities.
Additional support is available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division via ******
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with legal obligations and child safe standards.
Schools promote safety and wellbeing, with a Child Safety Code of Conduct available at the department's website.
The department's values include Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership, and Human Rights, which underpin expected behaviors.
More information on values can be found at the department's website.
Dharra School, a new P-12 specialist school in Aintree opened in 2024, accommodates 148 students with a focus on staff wellbeing and administrative support.
The school provides educational programs for students with disabilities, including those with mild to severe intellectual disabilities and autism, in a structured, safe, and supportive environment.
More information about the school can be found at seek vibrant staff who enjoy learning and growing in a dynamic environment.
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