Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated capacity and experience as a speech pathologist to deliver a comprehensive speech pathology service to students with disabilities within an educational setting.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to work effectively within the classroom in collaboration with teaching teams to devise and deliver programs that establish and extend a student¿s functional communication and social skills in a range of contexts.
SC3 Demonstrated knowledge and experience of a range of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems, encompassing both low-technology and high-technology systems.
SC 4 Demonstrated ability to design and deliver professional learning, for teachers and other relevant professionals, in the area of language and communication.
SC5 Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with parents, staff, students and community members as part of a collective student support team.
SC6. Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
RoleComprehensively assess students¿ needs from developmental, communication and social skills perspectives.
Attend Student Support Group (SSG) meetings and support families/caregivers and teachers to develop individualised Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals that target the students¿ functional skills.
Plan and implement goal focused integrated speech therapy programs for students in collaboration with teachers.
Recommend appropriate AAC according to students needs and educate classroom teams on implementation of student specific communication strategies.
Liaise with parents, caregivers and external service providers on the appropriate use of prescribed AAC and communication strategies.
Liaise with external health professionals involved in the care of each child as necessary.
Create student-centred supporting documentation for Disability Inclusion Profiles and attend Disability Inclusion Profile meetings as required.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the occupational therapists, physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioner, classroom teachers and the leadership team to improve student engagement and outcomes.
Attend `Integrated Services Committee¿ meetings and follow up with actions and recommendations from meetings promptly.
With consultation, prescribe and purchase equipment for the school and ensure that the school equipment is well maintained and safe for use.
Conduct oneself in line with all school and departmental policies and procedures, as well as those outlined by the Speech Pathology Board of Australia.
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