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: 1497884
The paediatric speech pathologist will be responsible for the provision of communication and language therapy services in a special developmental school setting to aged 3 to 18 years students with a moderate-severe intellectual disability. Students may also present with complex physical disabilities and/or health difficulties. The successful applicant will work alongside teachers and therapists in multidisciplinary context utilising evidence based therapeutic and educational frameworks. The successful applicant will undertake a range of duties including but not limited to; assessment, identification and establishment of communication systems for non-verbal students, assessment and development of mealtimes and a range of assessments for reporting purposed and secondary consultations. This position will suit a practitioner with an interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication and feeding management. Position includes working in a dynamic, likeminded and collaborative team who share resources and relevant learning from professional development.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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Speech Pathologist - Paediatrics
Benefits:
Diamond Valley Special Developmental School is recognised as an innovative specialist school that strives for sustainable school improvement. As a dual campus school, we are located in Greensborough and Whittlesea catering for a school population of approximately 144 students. Students who attend have a primary diagnosis of intellectual disability; many students also have additional disabilities such as a physical disability or autism spectrum disorder.
Our values are Respect, Integrity and Responsibility. We are committed to ensuring everyone¿s world becomes a better place by enhancing life opportunities. We strive to confidently promote a vibrant learning community, an inclusive and supportive educational experience. We will foster a community in which we live, laugh and learn together.
The school has several offsite classrooms at two satellite schools including Briar Hill Primary School and Greensborough Secondary College. Groups and programs are organised after consultation and consideration of the student¿s age, capabilities and compatibility.
With our commitment to child-centred learning, we have developed a physical environment that caters for the individual needs of all our students. With an on-site horse-riding program, hydro pool and spa, gymnasium, liberty swing and beautiful grounds and play spaces for children, our environment is one conducive for maximising learning opportunities.
The school consists of a multi-disciplinary team of teachers, educational support staff, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physiotherapists who work in consultation with families and students to set goals and implement programs to address the learning needs of each student. Groups and staffing are organised to maximise benefits to communication, student learning and welfare.
Diamond Valley SDS is a school that strives towards our students being able to say `whatever they want, to whoever they want, (Gayle Porter.) As a result, we ensure that every student has a communication system that supports their communication needs. All staff encourage and celebrate student voice and agency, and we take pride in being leaders in this space.