Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1483694
SC1. Demonstrated exemplary therapy practice and clinical decision making relating to complex assessment and interventions to develop goals and effective communication strategies for students with an intellectual disability.
SC2. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams including therapists, teachers, ES and leadership to devise programs that enhance student outcomes, build effective collaboration across the school and develop clinical practice.
SC3. Proven ability to coach and support staff (e.g. education support staff and teachers) and manage delivery of therapy programs and services across a school/service.
SC4. A knowledge of the use and application of a wide range of augmentative and alternative communication systems for children with an intellectual disability and have a commitment to implementing these forms of communication throughout the school.
SC5. Highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a range of key stakeholders including families, staff and external therapists.
SC6. Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
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.
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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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
Lockerbie Specialist School is a brand-new dual-mode special school based in the NWVR in Kalkallo. The school is due to open day one of term 1 in 2026, for students with a mild-profound intellectual disability, aged 5-18 years old. The initial capacity will be for 148 students, moving towards a peak enrolment of 250 students.
The school has been designed to help meet increasing enrolment demand from a growing local population. It will help students get high quality education close to home. The school will comprise of two learning neighbourhoods, an administration and library building, and a multi-purpose building including rooms for music, drama, food tech and fitness. There will also be dedicated outdoor spaces including hard courts, play spaces, a sports field and staff car parking.
Lockerbie Specialist School is a fully inclusive environment, with the students, families, staff and school at the heart of this vibrant community. We are looking for highly motivated staff who understand the complex needs of our incredible students and who embrace the school motto 'Strength in diversity'. The school vision 'Aspirational education ensuring wellbeing and learning growth for all students' also partner with our three school values of Bravery, Resilience and Respect. Staff at Lockerbie will need to demonstrate these three values in their educational approach ensuring that they act with kindness, compassion and integrity and are willing to see beyond the barriers often in place for our students.
We are looking to appoint an incredible Speech Pathologist to complement the Allied Health Team and to support the growth and wellbeing of our wonderful students.
We would also welcome applications from people wishing to work in a part time capacity. Please state this in your cover letter.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this great opportunity, please contact the Principal, Lindsey Delooze for more information: [email protected]