Physiotherapist - Special Education, Paid School HolidaysJob posted: 05/12/2024
Ballarat Specialist School provides an inclusive and rigorous learning program that challenges and engages students to grow as passionate learners. The school's teaching and learning programs are underpinned by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and The Victorian Pathways Certificate. A comprehensive curriculum, with a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy, is embedded into curriculum maps for each of the mini-schools within the school. Each curriculum map is designed to meet the learning needs of students at their individual stages of learning. This is supported by Individual Education Plans for all students. Communication is a keystone of all learning and curriculums within the school. The school's pedagogy reflects current research, and best practice is enacted to maximise student learning outcomes.
Our specialist programs include: Science, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education (PE) and Hospitality. The school also operates the Vintage Soul Op Shop and a café at our Norman street FARM campus. Through these enterprises, we can offer students pathways to future employment as these school-based work areas and programs are connected to the specific delivery of Certificate I in life skills and Certificate II Courses through local TAFE institutes.
Selection CriteriaDemonstrated knowledge, ability and experience in the provision of physiotherapy services, in the area of pediatrics and developmental disorders.Demonstrated ability to provide a range of assessments, program planning and implementation of intervention.Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs and your professional performance and provide evidence of outcomes.Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with children, parents and carers, teachers and assistants, therapists and other professionals and agencies.Demonstrated ability to work independently, to accept supervision as required, and an ability to seek support and implement recommendations.Demonstrated experience and willingness to engage in professional development activities, especially related to the range of impairments, intervention and evidenced based practice required to provide a quality service.Demonstration of high quality verbal and written communication skills.RoleUnder supervision, and in association with the Integrated Services Team, provide assessment, treatment and consultative services to students at BSS. The role of the physiotherapist is to assist the child towards maximum access to, and participation in, all aspects of the school curriculum, including academic areas and those related to social and play skills and independent living skills.
ResponsibilitiesIndependently, with clinical supervision support, provide high quality standard physiotherapy services (assessment, treatment and consultation) which focus on promoting the students' gross motor development.Provide physiotherapy services within defined organisational policies and procedures.Prioritise students' physiotherapy support needs and independently organise caseloads, time tables and planning.Provide evidence and documentation of all physiotherapy support services provided.Respond to and communicate about referrals from parents, teachers and others appropriately and timely.Work collaboratively with classroom and specialist staff in developing and implementing programs within the classrooms.Follow processes required for the prescription, training, ongoing and safe use of equipment as required by/for students.Monitor and evaluate the use and maintenance of specialised equipment.Attend meetings and contribute in reviewing and celebrating learning.Provide professional reports requiring in-depth factual analysis.Train and support allied health assistants and other staff as required.Assist in completion of risk assessments and development of safe work practices.Participate in performance reviews.Promote awareness of issues relating to physiotherapy across the school.Demonstrate strong commitment to ongoing professional development.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.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 and induction and support programs provided.
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