Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs
Reference: 1525089
SC1 Development and delivery of a comprehensive speech pathology service and a capacity to work across all areas of the school with primary aged students.
SC2 A sound knowledge of evidence-based speech pathology techniques and the ability to develop, provide and evaluate speech pathology services and provide speech advice on appropriate intervention strategies.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to administer appropriate language assessment and provide advice to staff and families on program delivery and follow up.
SC4 Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals, teachers and parents on service delivery and student-based issues.
SC5 A sound knowledge in the use of a range of Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems (both low- and high-technology systems) and the implementation of AAC best practice.
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 employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
A Speech Therapist provides high level support addressing the therapy needs of individuals and groups of students. The Speech Therapist works closely with the Disability Inclusion Coordinator, the Deaf Hub coordinator and the wellbeing team.
To provide assessment, therapy program implementation, and ongoing evaluation, for an allocated caseload of children attending RGL Primary School.
To resource and support staff in their use of appropriate communication strategies as an integral part of their school program.
To liaise with school staff, and families, where appropriate regarding the child's progress to ensure that the individual needs are appropriately met.
To design and deliver professional learning activities conducted for the benefit of teaching staff.
To participate in meetings with therapy and educational staff as required.
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
School Vision
The vision of the Rosanna Golf Links Primary School community encompasses a commitment to excellence and inclusivity in education. Our school recognises the strong link between home and school. This partnership is encouraged and valued. We aim to be a family friendly school where every individual¿s learning needs are valued and respected. We value positive, challenging and rich learning experiences that develop creative thinkers, with achievement, engagement and wellbeing the fundamental pursuits of our school. We aspire to engage our students, with the support of the greater community, to develop the requisite skills and strategies to become confident, resilient and socially responsible learners.
School Values
The values which form the basis of the actions of the whole school community are: Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, Persistence
Environmental Context
Rosanna Golf Links Primary School opened in 1957 and has a current enrolment in the range of 500-600 mainstream students and 25 Deaf Facility students. The school is located on an expansive, well-landscaped and attractive site. The suburb is currently undergoing regeneration and many new, young families are making Rosanna their home with a SFOE index of 0.183. The school staffing profile in 2024 includes: 3.6 Principal Class; 2.6 Learning Specialists (Numeracy, Literacy and Deaf Facility Coordinator; 40 full time teaching staff, including 7 Teachers of the Deaf; and 12 non-teaching staff.
The school philosophy has a strong focus on all children being provided with opportunities to achieve their full potential, with an emphasis on the development of Literacy, Numeracy, Sustainability and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competencies. Our school prides itself on our commitment towards inclusive education and an undertaking to provide differentiated learning programs which are designed to cater to individual children¿s point of need and learning styles. Our school philosophy is based on the belief that all students have the ability to achieve their full potential.
Student Welfare has a high priority with a whole school approach to discipline that emphasises anti-bullying, the principles of restorative justice, SWPBS, promoting high levels of tolerance and caring. Many opportunities are provided for student leadership, with a strong focus on students being responsible for their learning and their behaviour.