Full Or Part Time Speech Therapist Special Education

Selection Criteria
Knowledge, ability and experience in the provision of speech pathology services, in the area ofpaediatrics and developmental disorders
Demonstrated ability to provide a range of assessments, program planning and implementation ofintervention
Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs and your professional performance and provide evidence ofoutcomes
Commitment to working collaboratively with children, parents and carers, teachers and assistants,therapists and other professionals and agencies
Ability to work independently, to accept supervision as required and an ability to seek support andimplement recommendations
Willingness to engage in professional development activities, especially related to the range ofimpairments, intervention and evidenced based practice required to provide a quality service
Demonstration of high quality verbal and written communication skills RoleThe speech pathologist provides assessment, treatment and consultative services to students at BSS, and promotes capacity building for staff across the school.

The role of the speech pathologist working in schools is to assist the student towards maximum access to, and participation in, all aspects of the school curriculum.
This includes academic areas and those related to speech, language, communication and safe swallowing skills.