Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1450517
Job posted: 11/11/2024
Closes: 24/11/2024
Work location: Gippsland | Morwell
Selection Criteria SC1: Demonstrated understanding of common approaches, policies, programs and research relating to student wellbeing and behaviour
SC2: Demonstrated experience in coordinating supports for young people with complex needs, including referrals to a range of specialist services as appropriate
SC3: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with both school-based inclusion teams and external multidisciplinary professional teams, undertaking assessments as required and contributing to Disability Inclusion Profile meetings
SC4: Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate processes and strategies aimed at supporting students to modify challenging behaviour
SC5: A commitment to professional learning and growth, including the delivery of professional development to others
SC6: Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills enabling effective liaison with a range of people in the education community and beyond
Role A Psychologist provides high level support addressing the needs of individuals and groups of students and works within the Disability Inclusion and Wellbeing Team, led by the Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an appropriate psychology qualification.
The Psychologist is required to:
Provide high level psychology support services to school age students to improve student behaviourSupport teachers in the development of educational programs, particularly regarding students exhibiting challenging behaviourAdminister appropriate assessment and provide written reports, adjustments and recommendations to staff and families on program delivery, as well as supporting documentation for Disability Inclusion Profile meetingsPrioritise and manage work demands and adhere to school-based processesCommunicate effectively with a range of peopleReport to, and provide advice and recommendations to senior leadership on relevant mattersResponsibilitiesPlan and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for students with complex needs and challenging behaviour, including collaborating with families, other professionals and agencies when appropriateWork collaboratively within the Wellbeing Team to contribute to policies and operational practices that will guide the work of others, including other school wellbeing staff and teachersProvide professional learning to colleagues, to build the capacity of schools to improve students learning, behaviour and developmental outcomes as requiredProvide professional plans and documents requiring in-depth factual analysis, including recommendations as evidence for Disability Inclusion Profile requestsMaintain accurate and detailed case notes and student files in accordance with school and DE guidelinesProvide in classroom support to students who display complex behavioursAttend Student Support Group and Care Team meetings as requiredWho 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.
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 ProfileMorwell Central Primary School is located close to the Morwell Leisure Centre precinct, in the Latrobe Valley area of Gippsland. The current enrolment is 402 students with a teaching staff of 34 and 35 support staff. The school believes that for students to be successful and Ready to Learn, staff need to build student's learning and coping strategies, increase their ability to remain emotionally regulated, and to help them recognise and understand their reactions and responses.
Job classification:Contact:To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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