Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Gippsland - Bass Coast
Reference: 1552811
Cowes Primary School is highly regarded in the local community and within educational circles as a high achieving school. It is a vibrant, `happening school, where parents and staff work together to support our 520 students with their learning and a wide range of extracurricular activities. We have strong community values and a reputation for innovation, which ensures students enjoy a rich curriculum in a stimulating, safe and supportive environment. Our staff are committed to providing high-quality education to prepare students to become active, engaged and responsible citizens of the local and global community.
Our unique setting includes the Phillip Island Early Learning Centre (PIELC) which accommodates 4yo Kinder, 3yo Kinder, and long day-care. The ability of our setting to provide a seamless educational experience for students from Birth to 12 years means learning success is maximised and this success is highlighted in our data.
Demonstrate knowledge of best practice intervention and strategies for children with literacy learning difficulties, such as dyslexia as well as speech and oral language difficulties, e.g. Speech articulation problems, stuttering, and receptive and expressive language difficulties.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge base, and application of, a range of synthetic phonics programs/strategies as well as a commitment to implementing this type of intervention throughout the school.
Recognise the importance of working positively and effectively with a team of staff, students and parents/carers.
Ability to communicate effectively with families, care givers, staff and other professionals on service delivery and client-based issues.
An ability to resource and in-service staff on the theory of language/communication development, such that communication skills can be facilitated in every class.
The successful applicant will possess strong Speech Pathology skills in assessment and developing strategies to address communication and educational needs of our students. Working as part of the Cowes Primary School team providing comprehensive speech pathology services to support student engagement and learning. The role includes the provision of high-level professional advice to teachers that will influence language and literacy practice in our classrooms. This can encompass a broad range of areas including articulation disorders, language disorders, learning and literacy difficulties, behavioural issues, disabilities, mental health and school transitions.
Working with us will involve:
The successful applicant will possess a graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology, a certified practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and Working with Children Check
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
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