Speech Pathologist
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School seeks a full time Speech Pathologist to work in an enthusiastic team with school age students.
Summary about this job
Speech Therapy
Company: Broadmeadows Special Developmental Schoo l
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000 - $79,999
Phone: +61-2-3713-3286
Fax: +61-8-5565-9325
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Detail information about job Speech Pathologist. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Large Enthusiastic Team - 12 Speech Pathologists
- School Setting with school holidays applicable
- Transdisciplinary Team - Speech Pathologists, OTs, Physiotherapists and Teachers
Speech Pathologist
Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is a well-equipped Department of Education school providing educational programs for students with intellectual disabilities ranging from moderate to profound. A considerable number of our pupils have other disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, hearing and visual impairments.
The school caters for students aged from 5 to 18 years, with a current enrolment of 240 students. The school is a dual campus school with each campus located on the same block of land, one in Sorrento Street Broadmeadows and the other in Dimboola Rd Broadmeadows with students attending from a wide geographical and diverse socio-economic background.
Role of the Speech Pathologist
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, department, and program support group .
Manage the Speech Therapy resources.
Responsibilities
The initial responsibilities of this position will be:
1. Effective assessment monitoring and reporting of student's individual needs.
2. Implement therapeutic programs through individual, small group or whole class settings.
3. Provide support to student's families or carers through direct and indirect means (E.g meetings and developing/providing resources)
4. Effective organisation management and promotion of team work.
5. Effective communication skills. Evidence of professionally sensitive communication with parents /carers and students.
Key Selection Criteria
1. A knowledge of the use and application of a wide range of augmentative and alternative communication systems for children with an intellectual disability (many of who are non-verbal and/or autistic) such as electronic communication devices, the Picture Exchange Communication System and Makaton signing and have a commitment to implementing these forms of communication throughout the school.
2. Knowledge of best practise in dysphagia and management of oral control issues.
3. Recognise the importance of working positively and effectively with a multi-disciplinary team in a trans-disciplinary way.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with families, care givers, staff and other professionals on service delivery and client based issues.
5. An ability to resource and in-service staff on the theory of language/communication development and AAC such that communication skills can be facilitated in every class.
6. An understanding and commitment to using electronic communication devices and computers for communication skill development
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
Must be a qualified Speech Therapist (degree eg. Bachelor Speech Pathology, BSpPath, Mater of speech pathology MSpPath.)
Other Information
Eligible for registration with Speech Pathology Australia
Working with Children Check Required.
All staff employed by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to the satisfaction of pre-employment conditions.
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 are available online at the Department's Human Resources website at www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/hrweb/
Further Information
Telephone 93021244 or email [email protected] with your CV and answers to the selection criteria