Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 1501981
Selection Criteria
SC1 Knowledge, ability and experience as a speech pathologist to deliver a comprehensive Speech Pathology service to children in a primary school setting.
SC2 Participate in and contribute to a collaborative team environment, developing supportive professional working relationships with staff, students, parents and carers and providing advice and guidance to all involved.
SC3 Demonstrate excellent communications and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with and advise other professionals in providing services to students with additional needs.
SC4 Demonstrate ability to design and deliver a comprehensive Speech Therapy support and intervention program in a school with implementation supported by teachers, ES staff, parents and carers and relevant professionals. To provide specialist advice on appropriate intervention strategies in order to meet student needs.
SC5 Demonstrated experience and capability to plan, implement and support adjustments for students identified for the Disability Inclusion Model, including developing support plans for Disability Inclusion profile meetings.
Role
The Speech Pathologist will deliver a comprehensive speech pathology service that supports students, communication, language, and learning outcomes. Working within an inclusive education framework, the role will involve assessment, intervention, and collaborative planning with teachers, Education Support staff, and families to enhance student engagement and achievement.
The position will also provide specialist advice to leadership and staff regarding intervention strategies, adjustments, and Disability Inclusion processes, including contributing to support plans and profile meetings. The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Assess and identify speech, language, and communication needs of students.
- Develop and implement targeted intervention programs in collaboration with teachers, ES staff, and parents/carers.
- Contribute specialist advice to Disability Inclusion and wellbeing teams to support evidence-based adjustments for students with additional needs.
- Provide guidance and professional learning to build staff capacity in communication and language development.
- Work collaboratively within a team environment and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, parents, and carers.
- Maintain appropriate records, data, and reports in line with Department and school requirements.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Child Safe Standards
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
DE Values
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
Conditions of Employment
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Location Profile
Lucas Primary School is a new primary school situated in the suburb of Lucas, west of Ballarat¿s central business district. The school opened in 2020 and has a current enrolment of 534 students. The school has been master planned to allow for future growth in a developing area of the city. Currently there are 25 classes, four preps, eight Year 1/2s, eight Year 3/4s and five Year 5/6s. The school features state of the art facilities including two learning community buildings, a Performing Arts and Physical Education facility, a Specialist Pavilion for Visual Arts and STEM and an administration building. Our vision is to empower all students to achieve their best, promoting high quality learning and teaching and excellence in all areas. We provide an engaging and challenging curriculum that caters for the needs of all learners within a positive, inclusive and supportive learning community. Our aim is for all students to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to achieve success in learning and life. We value and promote strong home-school partnerships and connections with the wider community. All practices reflect the school¿s values of respect, responsibility, excellence and growth. A comprehensive curriculum is offered throughout the school based on the Victorian Curriculum with a strong focus on the core areas of literacy and numeracy. The school¿s Instructional Model provides the framework for high quality, consistent practice in all classrooms, incorporating evidence based high impact teaching strategies. Clear learning intentions and success criteria are developed for all lessons, with explicit teaching provided at students¿ point of need. Data is collected and used to provide a differentiated program ensuring challenge and support for all learners. Students in all year levels have reading, writing, numeracy and personal/social goals they are continually working towards to maximise their learning growth. Feedback and reflection are important elements of all lessons. A highly engaging specialist program is offered in Visual Arts, Physical Education, Performing Arts and Japanese.
PREPARATION OF APPLICATION:
Applicants should adhere to the following procedures for the submission of their application.
- Applicants should upload one document including the following information:
- CV containing your address, contact numbers, current position, VIT number or WWCC and
- Address each of the key selection criteria areas as listed in the Job Description.
- Applicants must provide the names and contact numbers of three professional referees who can confirm your responses to the key selection criteria (NOTE: the panel may contact referees outside the list and would normally contact current and past principals if applicable).