Occupational Therapist (Ongoing Es 1-4) (Flexible Part/Full Time)

Location Profile Jackson School is committed to fostering a meaningful relationship with our parent and carer community to build a strong partnership of trust. We offer a number of engaging community opportunities and seek to support our families to partner with us in striving for the best outcomes for their child.
The school is committed to child safety. Students learn best when they are safe, happy and empowered. We are committed to our legal and moral obligations when concerned about the safety of our students. Our policies, procedures and training support us to achieve these commitments.
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 range of interventions aiming at increasing student¿s participation in school programs, including prescription of assistive technology and sensory programs.SC3. A knowledge of the use and application of a wide range of interventions to assist children with an intellectual disability to participate in school based activities including play, sensory regulation, fine/gross motor, self-care. SC4. Recognise the importance of working collaboratively and autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team in a trans-disciplinary way.\SC5. Ability to communicate effectively with families, carer, guardians, staff and other professionals on service delivery and client based issues.SC6. Interview process (applicants may be invited back for a second interview) Referee checks (these may occur prior and/or after the interviews)
Note: the panel reserves the right to contact others outside of the list of referees provided by the applicant.