*$7000 Incentive Payment* Speech Therapist Job posted: 01/11/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Western Autistic School's vision is to provide a dedicated school for students with autism. Our school demonstrates commitment to the following values:
Learning as an ongoing process Sharing and growth of knowledge School Profile
The Western Autistic School is a large, vibrant and unique school in the western suburbs of Melbourne, offering an early years program for 300+ young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Prep to Grades 3.
As part of our school's mission, WAS is actively involved in research and training through The Autism Teaching Institute (ATI), which provides postgraduate qualifications to educators working with autistic students.
Selection Criteria Experience in providing speech and language therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or developmental delays, particularly in the area of pragmatic language development. Knowledge and experience of the use of a range of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems. Demonstrated capacity to work in collaboration with teaching teams to devise programs that extend a student's functional communication and social skills. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary professional team. Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Role Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.
Responsibilities ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
The incumbent is responsible for providing consultancy Speech Pathology services to an allocated caseload of children who attend Western Autistic School, and for the development of therapy programs to be implemented by teaching staff.
CONTACTS:
Teaching staff (Teachers and Education Support) Allied health staff (Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Worker, Welfare) Parents and caregivers where appropriate DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To provide assessment, therapy program implementation, and ongoing evaluation for an allocated caseload of children. To apply sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise when conducting clinical activities. To deliver Speech Pathology consultation within defined organisational parameters. To continue to develop a knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and the specific presenting communication difficulties. To develop and implement alternative and/or augmentative communication systems for children who are non- or minimally-verbal. To provide complex professional reports requiring factual analysis. To resource and support staff in their use of appropriate communication strategies. To maintain client records including assessment results and program notes. To participate in meetings with therapy and educational staff as required. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL:
Performance reviews will be conducted annually with the Senior Speech Pathologist/s and/or designated Campus leader.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position. New 2025 graduates, welcome to apply.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Conditions of Employment All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr