Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 1458470
Job posted: 11/12/2024
Closes: 09/01/2025
Location ProfileRosamond School is a day special school. Our mandate is the provision of exemplary individual programs for our students - young people with a clinically diagnosed mild or mild/moderate Intellectual Disability who live in the Inner West of Melbourne. The eligibility of our students to qualify for our setting is based on a Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) of 50-70. Many of our students are also diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome and/or Cerebral Palsy.
Our vision is for exemplary learning to be delivered by outstanding and dedicated staff inspiring all to be confident, resilient and independent individuals, valuing self and others.
Our values are: Honesty; Acceptance; Respect; and Trust.
We provide an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for all to reach their full potential at school and beyond.
Selection CriteriaPlease address the following Key Selection Criteria in your application:
Experience and sound knowledge of speech pathology techniques and the ability to develop, provide and evaluate speech pathology services and provide specialist advice on appropriate intervention strategies.Demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive speech pathology services to students and families within an educational environment including speech and language assessment, reporting and the provision of advice on program delivery.Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary professional team and contribute to the achievements of the team.A strong capacity to apply highly developed conceptual and analytical skills in the provision of student support services and work with children, young people and their families.Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or broker professional learning, preferably for teachers and other relevant professionals, in the area of language and communication.A highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people within the educational community and beyond.RoleRange 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.
ResponsibilitiesTo assess the individual speech/communication needs of students as required.To participate in class communication sessions in liaison with the class teacher.To support staff in developing skills to enhance students' communication skills both in groups and/or on an individual basis.To support parents in developing skills to enhance their child's communication skills appropriate to their children via group and individual sessions.To develop individual goals and report against these goals at the end of each year.To provide recommendations to guide teachers and ES staff in structuring programs to best facilitate the development of communication skills for students.To provide professional development sessions on communication development, augmentative and alternative communication systems, implementation of communication systems in classrooms and use of resources including software applications.Create and maintain appropriate records for students.Provide oral and written reports as necessary.Continue to seek knowledge of best practice and engage in professional development activities accordingly.Liaise with external agencies and community networks.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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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