Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1515919
SC1 - Application of Occupational Therapy approaches and methods related to service delivery which include sensory processing, self regulation understanding as well as Autism Spectrum Disorder.
SC2 - Ability to deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to students and families in a specialist educational environment. Service encompasses assessment, analysis, reporting, individual/group work, education and program delivery advice.
SC3 - Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative professional team and contribute to the achievements of the team through well-developed
communication, networking and interpersonal skills.
SC4 - Ability to contribute to the design and delivery of professional learning to other relevant professionals, in the area of Occupational Therapy combined
with a demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC5 - Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills
Occupational therapists at Merriang SDS work within a transdisciplinary teaming model, supporting the education of students with a moderate to severe intellectual disability, physical disabilities and complex health needs. The Occupational Therapist will be directly responsible to the Assistant Principal for the provision of occupational therapy services within the transdisciplinary model, will comply with the professional standards developed by Merriang SDS and the purpose and values articulated in the school's Strategic Plan.
Clinical
Provide assessment and implement appropriate therapy programs for students.
Provide occupational therapy consultancy to teachers including support in the development of individual educational programs and classroom management.
Design, implement and evaluate therapy according to students¿ individual needs in collaboration with teaching staff.
Work collaboratively with teachers, other therapists, therapy assistants, classroom education support staff and parents to provide the best possible
outcomes for the students.
Work in a way to support consistent implementation of whole school and sub school therapy supports.
Maintain records and relevant documentation.
Professional
Ensure a high personal standard of work.
Assist in the provision of professional development for staff at the school.
Undertake relevant professional development.
Establish links with relevant OT networks.
Responsibility for the maintenance of resources in conjunction with other staff.
Engage in the development of school policies and procedures which relate to OT services, planning and delivery.
Applicants with the relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy may apply. All applicants must be registered or eligible to register to practise as an Occupational Therapist with the Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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
Merriang Special Developmental School is a dual campus, government specialist school located in the City of Whittlesea.
The Later Years Campus and main administration offices are located in Duncan Road Lalor and is attended by secondary aged students, whilst primary aged students attend the Early Years Campus located in South Morang.
The schools vision is ' To lead special education through exemplary and innovative practice'. Our school values of Safety, Respect and Active Learning align to the schools expected behaviours of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner.
The school continues to promote a positive learning environment through SWPBS and our behaviour purpose statement reflects this commitment 'Merriang promotes effective, social and purposeful learning by creating a safe and positive school environment. Through predictable and consistent school wide behavioural learning expectations we will empower, engage and support all members of the school community."