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: 1492434
Established in 1962, Belmore School is a specialist school catering for students 5-18 years who have a physical disability and/or significant health impairment requiring paramedical support. Students have a wide range of intellectual abilities, and some have multiple disabilities and complex needs. All students are funded under the Program for Students with Disabilities, however we are currently transitioning students to be funded under the new Disability Inclusion Funding Model. Located in Stroud Street Balwyn with a frontage on Belmore Road, our school catchment area covers the northeast quadrant of Melbourne.
Belmore School has a highly qualified and experienced teaching team passionate about providing an optimum learning environment for our students. Supported by small class sizes and an extensive education support team, teachers aim to provide best practice in teaching and learning to enable each student to achieve their full potential. The teaching and education support team are supported by an onsite allied health team, this team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, a Music Therapist and an Allied Health Assistant. There is also an experienced Nurse on site at all times to manage students medical needs. The allied health team works closely with families, RCH, Orthokids and NDIS providers to ensure consistency for each student and promote optimal skill development and participation in the community.
SC1. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and experience in coordinating the provision of Speech Pathology Services, in the area of Special Education
SC2.Expert knowledge and experience of a range of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems, encompassing both low-technology and high-technology systems.
SC3. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in collaboration with teaching teams to devise programs that establish and extend a student¿s functional communication and social skills in a range of contexts
SC4. Demonstrated experience or knowledge in assessing and establishing mealtime programs for students with complex physical disabilities
SC5. Demonstrated ability to liaise and work with other therapists and specialist staff both internal and external to the school community
SC6. Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines
The Speech Pathologist will be responsible for the provision of communication and language pathology services in a specialised educational setting for 5-18 year olds with physical disabilities and/or requiring paramedical support. Belmore School has a maximum capacity of 60 students. The successful applicant will work in a transdisciplinary team with speech pathologists, physiotherapists, music therapist, teachers and education support staff to identify goals, deliver assessment and establish programs. Belmore's Speech Pathologists help to develop a range of skills in functional communication including use of language, speech, literacy and social skills. Students can explore both electronic and non electronic communication systems, with opportunities to expand and develop autonomous communication with all people in their environment. You will also be responsible for completing mealtimes assessments and training staff to best support our students.
New graduates or early career applicants able to apply, mentoring from senior speech pathologist available.
This position has the potential to be extended beyond January 2027.
This position is for 3 days per week.
drinking and swallowing abilities.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
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. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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Join our professional multidisciplinary team comprising teachers and therapists.
Paid leave during the holiday period.
New graduates or early career applicants able to apply, mentoring from senior speech pathologist available.
This position has the potential to be extended beyond January 2027.
This position is for 3 days per week.