Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1506085
Selection Criteria ¿ Occupational Therapist
1. Relevant critical experience and knowledge of paediatric OT and its implementation in a school setting, along with experience and knowledge in supporting teaching teams to develop and deliver inclusive classroom practices.
2. Demonstrates ability to form collaborative partnerships with families, staff, and community members from a range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
3. Demonstrates excellence in oral and written communication, including developing relevant evidence-based goals for students to inform Individual Education Plans and other support plans.
4. Demonstrates ability to use initiative for problem-solving, setting priorities within the caseload, and time management, which includes 1:1, small group, and whole-class practice.
5. Demonstrated experience and capability to plan, implement, and support adjustments for students identified for the Disability Inclusion Model, including developing support plans for Disability Inclusion profile meetings.
Role
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
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.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants 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.
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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
This role requires the successful candidate to work onsite for one day per week (7.60 hours). The Occupational Therapist role is integral to the Disability Inclusion program at the school and works collaboratively with the school's Mental Health and Well-being Team.
Mitcham Primary School has been established since 1888 and relocated to its present site on Mitcham Road, Mitcham in 1930. The school¿s tradition of educational excellence is complemented by attractively presented treed surroundings on an extensive site in Melbourne's outer eastern suburb of Mitcham. Currently the school has a population of approximately 500 students who proudly wear the traditional colours of green and white.
Mitcham Primary School strives for excellence. It is a place where all students learn in a stimulating, happy and positive environment. The staff is a professional, supportive team noted for its dedication, caring attitudes, and the delivery of quality programs within a safe, orderly, and structured learning environment. We cater for the different learning styles and needs of every child. Our students are encouraged to live our school values of respect, kindness, resilience, and love of learning, through the school¿s Positive Behaviour Education approach. Students develop self-regulation and become responsible members of the school community and successful global citizens.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Erin Norman, Principal, on 9873 1551 to discuss our school or the advertised position in further detail.