Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1524494
Demonstrated interest in working collaboratively with a range of professionals to improve communication, language and literacy outcomes for children and young people.
Willingness to learn and implement strategies that support children's language development and autonomous communication, including the use of Augmentative and Alternative communication systems.
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 employees position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Speech Therapists at Thornhill Park Primary School work within a transdisciplinary teaming model, supporting the education of students with physical disabilities and complex health needs. The speech therapist will be directly responsible to the Principal Class Team for the provision of speech therapy services within the transdisciplinary model, will comply with the professional standards developed by Thornhill Park Primary School and the purpose and values articulated in the school's Strategic Plan.
Conduct assessment of students in areas such as, communication, alternative and augmentative communication, speech, language, swallowing/meal times and social/behavioural needs.
Design and implement programs in collaboration with teachers, parents / carers according to students individual needs and based on developmental level and age appropriateness.
Document, record and accurately report on student involvement, evaluate progress and make recommendations for future programming. Provide information about special access equipment and physical barriers within the school environment as required by staff, parents / carers.
Active support of the PSD application process and Disability Inclusion process
Attend meetings eg staff, therapy and case conferences.
Manage and maintain Speech Therapy resources.
to work cooperatively within transdisciplinary teams developing Individual Learning Plans and
reports for students
to work with transdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate class-based programs
that incorporate therapeutic interventions and support student learning
to attend and contribute to Student Support Group meetings
to prioritise and cater for students, communication needs, including assessment, design,
production and programming of AAC devices/systems
to provide comprehensive speech therapy assessments as identified by transdisciplinary team, e.g. swallowing, expressive and receptive language, AAC etc
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
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
Applicants must have relevant qualifications and an employee Working with Childrens Check / VIT.
Thornhill Park Primary School was established in 2023 and is located in the suburb of Thornhill Park approximately 40 kilometres west of Melbourne. Our school has capacity for 850 students and caters for students from Years Prep to 6. The grounds sit alongside a new creek installation in the Thornhill Park Estate and is surrounded by many new houses, bike paths and open park spaces. The school community will be culturally diverse with many families coming from a language background other than English. We aim to provide a strong culture of inclusion and establish a supportive environment for all students.
Our staff will have a range of experience and work in teams to provide differentiated programs for all students. We value the establishment of a strong culture and look to build a team of people who have students at the centre of their decision making and strive to make an impact. We offer a curriculum based on building strong foundations in Literacy and Numeracy, whilst providing students with a range of real-life and problem-based experiences. Our teaching spaces also enable us to have a Specialist hub consisting of Physical Education, Food Tech, STEM, The Arts and Auslan. Our learning environments provide opportunities for students to explore their curiosity and develop as 21st Century citizens.
Thornhill Park Primary Schools vision is to ensure
Our school values are Respect, Integrity, Persistence and Wellbeing.
We value wellbeing for all members of the community. We strive for people to be at their best when at school, so we endeavour to differentiate our approach to ensure we are inclusive and provide support for all students and staff. We recognise that optimal learning occurs when students are happy and healthy.