Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2027
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1459559
Location ProfileMULTI-CAMPUS SCHOOL - VACANCY IS NON SPECIFIC TO A CAMPUS NSA School Vision Northern School for Autism strives to be a centre of excellence. Students are supported towards developing their personal and educational potential, so as to be valued contributors to family and community life.
School Overview Northern School for Autism is a Victorian State Government specialist school that exclusively addresses the educational needs of students with autism ranging in age from 5 to 18 years. The school was established in 2006 and currently operates across two campuses located in Reservoir and Lalor. Reservoir is an Early and Middle Years campus; Lalor is a Later Years campus. The school also coordinates a satellite program at Norris Bank Primary School.
Teaching and Learning Northern School for Autism implements a teaching approach that builds on individual student's strengths and skills. The educational programs accommodate the particular impairments associated with autism; teaching and learning programs centre upon developing students' interpersonal/personal skills, communication skills and executive functioning.
Selection CriteriaCurrently studying Speech Pathology at university (bachelor degree or masters)Interest in building knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and its impact on the development of communicationProfessional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate positively with a wide range of people in the educational settingInterest in building knowledge in the design and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication systems to support students with Autism Spectrum DisorderDemonstrated ability to work as part of a team, taking initiative while seeking and accepting direction or advice from supervising therapy team memberDemonstrated knowledge or willingness to engage in learning about relevant technology, equipment, resource making tools and Speech Pathology specific professional development topics.RoleAt Northern School for Autism, the Therapy Assistant: Works under supervision and in association with the Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy teamRuns intervention sessions (individual or group) under guidance of Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy teamCreates and manages resources for Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy teamsCompletes administration tasks as directed by Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy teamsResponsibilitiesDiscipline specific assistant responsibilities: Implement speech pathology intervention programs under the guidance of Speech Pathology professionalsAdminister informal assessments under guidance of allied health professionalsUpdate and follow work plan as discussed with therapy team leaderCommunication with allied health professionals regarding student progress, sessions, intervention strategies and feedbackCreate and update resources for Therapy teamsAssist with the supervision of students, e.g. in playgrounds, at the bus bay, in sporting activities, therapy activities, etc. if required.Professional Conduct: Attend team meetings as necessaryParticipate in your performance reviewsWork within the policies and procedures of Northern School for AutismAdhere to privacy legislationDemonstrate strong commitment to ongoing professional developmentCommunicate directly to the therapy team leader.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
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