Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1452040
Job posted: 15/11/2024
Closes: 28/11/2024
Job duration: From 28/01/2025
Location Profile Manor Lakes P-12 College opened in 2009 and is located in Minindee Rd, Wyndham Vale. The college currently has an enrolment of 3000 students. The enrolment is expected to stabilise and possibly decline in the primary years and to continue to increase at secondary level. The backgrounds of our students reflect a cultural and socio-economic diversity. The college has a Student Family Occupation (SFO) of 0.552 which indicates that there is a level of disadvantage within our community. Approximately 16% of our student population come from a language background other than English.
The vision of Manor Lakes P-12 College is Dream, Believe, Achieve. The college aspires to create a vibrant and harmonious community of learners who have a confident belief in their ability to learn, grow and succeed.
We strive to provide the best possible education for our students and support for our staff. The philosophy of our teaching practice is focused on students' learning needs, and this is backed by current research about how students learn.
The College aims for an inclusive and welcoming culture for all families and students within our Designated Neighbourhood Area. We have established a number of programs and structures to provide appropriate learning environments and programs for all students including students with additional learning needs, complex and/or multiple disabilities.
The college has developed partnerships with local and wider community agencies and organisations. Our Sports Academy has affiliations with the NRL and Melbourne Storm, North Melbourne FC, Werribee FC, and Western Jets, Western United in the ASL and Melbourne United in the NBL.
The College has a relentless focus on continuous improvement in all aspects of College life, particularly focusing on improving learning outcomes for all students. All staff are members of Professional Learning Teams and School Improvement Teams which focus on using data and evidence to identify areas to improve.
All new staff to Manor Lakes P-12 College participate in a comprehensive induction program which clearly outlines the college vision, expectations and pedagogical approaches. Regular communication with all members of the community is achieved through keeping the college website, newsletters, Facebook, Compass, face to face meetings and information sessions and forums.
Our staff are committed to enhancing their skills and developing their capacity as teachers by involving themselves in professional learning opportunities (external and internal), coaching, mentoring, and being actively involved in Professional Learning Teams and the Professional Learning Community.
Manor Lakes P-12 College is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision making, with zero tolerance for child abuse.
Selection Criteria SC1 Ability to deliver a comprehensive speech pathology service to students and families in an educational environment, including speech and language assessment, individual and group therapy, reporting and the provision of advice on program delivery.
SC2 Experience working with children and adolescents with complex communication needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder and other congenital disorders.
SC3 Capacity to work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary professional team including Allied Health Assistants and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.
SC4 Ability to design and deliver professional learning, preferably for teachers and other relevant professionals, in the area of language and communication.
SC5 Excellent communication, time management, networking and interpersonal skills.
Role Attendance may be required for up to 6 days during school holiday periods. A leave purchase of 72.47% of the hourly rate will be paid for any additional attendance undertaken during the school holiday periods.
Objectives will generally be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
Responsibilities Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients. Ensure all external providers deliver the required service. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment 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.
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