Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1493081
Narre Warren South P-12 College is committed to the development of young people so they can become fulfilled, positive members and leaders within our community. By recognising and celebrating diversity, high aspirations, and positive relations, we create a harmonious school that has a positive sense of purpose and a commitment to each and every individual. For context, Narre Warren South P-12 College is arguably the largest single campus school within Victoria¿s Department of Education with an annual enrolment of approximately 2,400 students who are supported by 350 dedicated staff.
The College¿s PRIDE (Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence) values are the centre piece of its Teaching, Learning, Wellbeing, and Inclusion programs. The College is categorized as ¿low¿ compared to other State schools in socio-economic terms. The school family occupation and education (SFOE) index is 0.6028.
Cultural diversity is a feature of the College community with at least 50 ethnic groups represented, speaking 64 languages. These students and their families are extremely well supported through the establishment in recent years of a formal Multi-Cultural Engagement Team that provides personalised ongoing family assistance across the P-12 journey.
Moreover, and most importantly the College is committed to the provision of strong academic and vocational pathways reflective of highly consultative course counselling. It is within these conversations families and students hear of the pleasing breadth of choice and the capacity to individualise a student¿s learning. Authentic points of transition are a feature at P-12 with the majority of existing Year 6 students entering P-12¿s vibrant Year 7 program. This cohort is then complemented by healthy ongoing enrolments from its 5 feeder primary schools. The College currently offers formal, bona fide Melbourne Rebels Rugby and MCFC Academies and Specialist Pathway Programs across Advanced Sports, Music, Dance, Drama, STEM, Visual Arts and Multimedia.
SC1. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and experience in coordinating the provision of Speech Pathology Services.
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 ability to liaise and work with other specialist staff both internal and external to the school community
SC5. Highly developed organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, utilise effective time management strategies, establish priorities and meet deadlines
In addition to the above, the successful applicant will also:
Comprehensively assess students¿ needs from developmental, communication and social skills perspectives.
Design and implement goal focused speech therapy programs for students in classrooms, individual and group settings.
Recommend appropriate AAC according to students needs and educate classroom teams on implementation of student specific communication strategies.
Liaise with parents, care givers and external service providers on the appropriate use of prescribed AAC and communication strategies.
Liaise with external health professionals involved with the care of each child as necessary.
Report to parents and care givers on students¿ progress in line with the schools reporting procedures.
Write appropriate reports for the Program for Students with Disabilities funding applications and reviews as required.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the wellbeing team and classroom teachers on improving students¿ engagement and outcomes.
Prescribe and purchase equipment for the school and ensure that the school equipment is well maintained and safe for use.
Conduct oneself in line with all school and departmental policies and procedures, as well as those outlined by the Speech Pathology Board of Australia
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]
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