Job type: Part time / From 03/02/2025 - 19/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1459198
Selection Criteria Possess a recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy. Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the implementation of active Occupational Therapy programs for students with physical disabilities/health impairments. The ability to work as a transdisciplinary team. Provide evidence for a commitment to personal professional development. Develop effective interpersonal and communication skills for students. Role To work collaboratively within transdisciplinary teams to develop and implement student's individual education plans and complete the school's requirements for assessment and reporting. To provide occupational therapy services and consultancy. To demonstrate an innovative approach to planning and implementing occupational therapy programs within the collaborative model. To establish effective communication to consult and advise other team members, families and caregivers regarding student management. To contribute to student support groups meetings. To identify and participate in professional development consistent with identified personal and professional development needs. Responsibilities Design and implement goal-focused occupational therapy programs for students in classrooms and group settings. Management and adjustment of a range of supportive and specialist equipment and liaising with external equipment providers as required. Supporting and embedding sensory and fine motor programs within the school curriculum. Consultations and training for teachers, education support, leadership and therapy team around evidence-based and best practice strategies and implementation of these in the classroom. Provide recommendations to support students' independent learning plans. Liaising with speech pathologists around accessing both electronic and non-electronic communication systems. Supporting transition of students to both mainstream schools and post-school options. Completion of funding, philanthropic and education department reports and applications. Responsibility for own clinical supervision and professional development as well as sharing responsibility for university professional practice students. To undertake other duties as directed by the Principal and Therapy leader. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants 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.
Child Safe Standards Victorian 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 Profile Sunshine North Primary School was established in 1956 and is located in North Sunshine in the City of Brimbank, approximately ten kilometres west of Melbourne. In 2024, school enrolment is approximately 275 students. The school buildings have undergone two major upgrades/refurbishments in the past 10 years.
We have a large hall/gymnasium which is used for Physical Education and provides an excellent venue for whole school community use.
Sunshine North Primary School enjoys a very positive and supportive environment in which children are encouraged to reach their full potential by teachers and non-teaching staff, in partnership with parents.
At Sunshine North Primary School we strive to inspire a learning community that will enjoy a productive, rewarding and fulfilling life, whilst contributing to their local, national, and global communities.
We have high expectations of all students can learn given time, support, and resources. We want students to be intrinsic learners and develop attitudes and skills to be self-motivated, responsible, active, and lifelong learners.
We instil in our students the belief that they can make a difference. We believe that students should have an active role in the determination of their learning. Students participate in decision-making processes with the school community.
Teachers deliver a program based on an explicit instructional model which scaffolds learning for students. Lessons have a specific class focus leading to whole class, mixed ability or like group activities followed by share time discussion.
We embrace contemporary educational practices and ensure our staff is provided with a variety of professional development opportunities, with a special emphasis on continuous educational journeys which leads to student improvement.
We have a robust Program for Students with Disabilities with approximately 20 students on the program being identified with special needs. We support these students with a Special Needs Coordinator, a School Counsellor and numerous Education Support Officers as part of the program.
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