Graduate Occupational Therapist (Ongoing ES1-3) (Flexible Full Time/Part Time)Job posted: 21/09/2024
Job type: Full time / From 11/11/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1436607
Location ProfileJackson School is a collaborative learning community for all. We aim to develop independence through safety, respect and responsibility. We aspire to offer authentic, quality educational experiences that develop futures, create opportunities and inspire student potential; enabling our students to be valued and contributing members of the wider community.
Our values are learning, independence, safety, respect and responsibility.
Jackson School was established in 1976 and is situated in the suburb of St Albans, in the South-West region of Victoria and Brimbank-Melton area as part of the Keilor-St Albans network. The school is a Special School for students with a mild intellectual disability.
Selection CriteriaSC1. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and experience in coordinating the provision of Occupational Therapy Services, in the area of Special Education.
SC2. Expert knowledge and experience in providing interventions to increase student participation in school programs, including prescription of assistive technology and sensory programs.
SC3. Knowledge of a wide range of interventions to assist children with an intellectual disability to participate in school-based activities.
SC4. Recognise the importance of working collaboratively and autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team.
SC5. Ability to communicate effectively with families, carers, staff and other professionals on service delivery and client-based issues.
SC6. Ability to provide professional learning advice to staff on Occupational Therapy best-practice.
RoleThe Occupational Therapists at Jackson School assist students to maximise their capacity to independently participate in a variety of activities across the school day.
ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of this position will be:
Design, develop and implement Occupational Therapy services for students in classrooms, individual and group settings.Collaboratively work with other allied health staff to implement and evaluate the imaginative play program.Provide a service utilising specialist knowledge of specific therapies and programs in the education setting.Develop and maintain links with community resources and agencies.Maintain appropriate records and provide written and oral reports as required.Recommend appropriate equipment according to students' needs.Liaise with and educate parents, caregivers and staff on student progress.Assess and write appropriate reports for the Educational Needs Questionnaire as required.Prescribe and purchase equipment for the school.Conduct oneself in line with all school policies and procedures.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions.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.
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