Attendance requirement for this position is two days per week.

A Speech Pathologist provides high level support, addressing the therapy needs of individuals and groups of students. The Speech Pathologist works closely with Engagement & Wellbeing Team, led by the Assistant Principal.

The Speech Pathologist is required to:

• Provide friendly and helpful assistance to students, their families and staff
• Prioritise and manage work demands
• Communicate effectively with a range of people
• Report to and provide advice and recommendations to senior management on relevant matters
• Resolve complex enquires relating to the work area

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. 

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.

The responsibilities of this position will be:

A Speech Pathologist provides high level support, addressing the therapy needs of individuals and groups of students. The Speech Pathologist works closely with Engagement & Wellbeing Team, led by the Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an appropriate speech pathologist qualification.

Qualifications and requirements:

1. Qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
2. Knowledge and understanding of paediatric communication development, developmental language disorder and literacy impairment.
3. High level communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to provide consultancy speech pathology services for students, collaborating with staff and external agencies to manage individual student language development needs.
5. Preparedness to communicate progress to parents.
6. Commitment to ongoing professional development

Job Responsibilities:

• Hold a recognised tertiary qualification. Eligibility for registration with the appropriate body or possession of qualifications that are recognised by their professional association will be required
• Conducting speech and language assessments (e.g. speech, oral language, phonological awareness and pragmatics).
• Completing assessment reports.
• Providing speech therapy intervention to individual and groups of students.
• Consulting with teachers and providing advice about relevant teaching and learning strategies in order to build capacity.
• Coordination of group interventions and assisting teachers with modified classroom strategies.
• Supporting the wellbeing & Engagement team and teachers to develop Individual Learning Plans and classroom strategies that meet student needs.
• Collaborating with allied health professionals in response to the needs of students, their families and schools.
• Providing professional development for teachers and ES in relation to speech and language.
• Providing support and advice about the requirements of the Disability Inclusion Reforms (and Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD)) including acting as a DET rep if required.
• Providing case support and assistance to other Student Support Services Officers.
• Maintain appropriate records and adhere to school communication methods.
• Conduct training and instruction to school colleagues within the professional field
• Liaise with service providers, welfare agencies and relevant organisations to facilitate student referral
• Have access to a designated experienced professional, who could provide guidance and support on a regular basis

Other duties deemed necessary by the Principal and Executive team