Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1529658
Ascot Vale Heights School (AVHS) is a vibrant and progressive P-12 specialist school located in the Travancore Estate of Ascot Vale. We cater for students with mild intellectual disability and are deeply committed to preparing young people to reach their full potential as active, engaged learners and valued members of their communities.
At AVHS, we provide evidence-based learning that maximises the independence of each student within an innovative, inclusive and highly supportive environment. Our work is guided by a strong belief that every student can learn, grow and succeed when provided with personalised learning opportunities and high-quality support.
We are proud of our collaborative culture, where teachers, education support staff, allied health professionals and school leaders work closely together to achieve the best outcomes for students. As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to continuous improvement, we are expanding our Allied Health team, creating exciting opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic multidisciplinary setting.
Students participate in a rich and engaging curriculum that includes specialist programs in Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. We place a strong emphasis on communication, literacy, numeracy, personal and social capability, wellbeing and pathways to independence.
Partnerships with families are highly valued at AVHS. Parents and carers are actively encouraged to participate in their child's education, with regular opportunities to engage through Student Support Group meetings, information sessions and community events.
If you are seeking a rewarding role within a supportive, innovative and collaborative school community, we encourage you to apply.
For further information, please visit: https://ascotvalehs.vic.edu.au/
Work days: Fulltime Monday- Friday, 38 hours per week
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.
Attend meetings eg staff, therapy and case conferences.
Manage and maintain Speech Therapy resources.
A degree in Speech Pathology
Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia
Assess, prescribe, design, train and implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems and strategies (low and high tech) with students, such that communication skills can be facilitated in every class across the day.
Document and maintain accurate records and report student progress.
Work with other therapists in multi-disciplinary team, developing tier two programs to address individual student needs.
Assessment and report writing for individual students for funding under Disability Inclusion.
Attend school based and relevant professional learning and integrate this into practice.
Develop and deliver professional development to staff, parents and carers as required in the areas relevant to Speech Pathology.
Attend relevant meetings
Demonstrate satisfactory work performance through an annual performance review process.
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
At AVHS we are a supportive school of our students and staff and as such we would be happy to negotiate a reduced time fraction if required.
Classification and salary range details:
ES1-3 - $75,304 - 111,924 (pending EBA ratification)
Current Working with Children Check is required