Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1458293
Job posted: 11/12/2024
Closes: 24/12/2024
Selection CriteriaSC1: Relevant qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
SC2: Demonstrated experience in providing OT services in an educational setting, including individual assessments, intervention planning, and program development.
SC3: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting the capacity of teachers and education support staff.
SC4: Knowledge of and experience with the Disability Inclusion framework and a commitment to inclusive education.
SC5: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on building positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
RoleThe Occupational Therapist (OT) will support a Tier 2 and Tier 3 response, focusing on providing proactive and preventative services to enhance student participation and engagement within the school environment. The OT will work collaboratively with teachers, education support staff, and the wellbeing team to develop and implement strategies that address sensory, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students. This role will also include building the capacity of staff and ensuring consistent processes for gathering and presenting evidence for Disability Inclusion.
***Please note - This position is for 2 days a week.
ResponsibilitiesIndividual Case Management: Conduct assessments, such as sensory profiles and fine/gross motor evaluations, to identify students' needs.Develop individual intervention plans with specific strategies to support students' participation and engagement.Collaborate with teachers and parents to implement strategies that support self-regulation, attention, and participation.Small Group Interventions: Lead and co-facilitate small group sessions focusing on social skills development, emotional regulation, and sensory processing.Design activities that target specific goals and outcomes, fostering an inclusive environment where all students can succeed.Teacher and Staff Capacity Building: Provide professional learning opportunities to staff to build their capacity in supporting students' diverse needs.Develop resources and deliver training on sensory strategies, classroom accommodations, and behaviour support.Disability Inclusion Support: Assist in developing and implementing consistent processes for gathering and presenting evidence for Disability Inclusion.Liaise with external professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate support and documentation is in place for students who qualify under Disability Inclusion.Collaboration and Communication: Work collaboratively with the Wellbeing Team, educational staff, and families to ensure a coordinated approach to student support.Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, maintaining accurate records and documentation.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment-free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
Location ProfileYarra Me School is a vibrant and dynamic Victorian Department of Education specialist school focused on building the social and emotional capability and wellbeing of our students so they are better equipped to engage in learning at their mainstream schools.
Contact:Jonathan Stone | 0476 848 932
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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