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Speech Therapist - Part Time

Job posted: 25/11/2024
Applications close: 08/12/2024 (Midnight)
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Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 1454300

Reference: 1454300

Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Location Profile

Glenroy West Primary School was built in 1958 and is located in Glenroy 16km north of metro CBD. There are new facilities and large grounds that provide for active and positive play, adventure playgrounds, running track and oval, basketball courts, playground, down-ball courts kindergarten and native gardens.

Glenroy West Primary School received $18.12 million to upgrade and modernise the school, including new facilities for an additional 200 students to meet enrolment growth for the 2023 school year and future years.

Glenroy West Primary School is a kindergarten to year 6 school and has a history of excellence in education. This school is very well regarded by the local community and has always had a reputation as an excellent Victorian Government school due to high expectations for both teaching, learning and behaviour. The school has a proven record of achieving high academic standards of education.

The school currently has 346 students with an expected increase in future enrolment to 550 students.

The student population is diverse with thirty languages represented at the school and 65 per cent of students coming from a home where English is not the main language. Our EAL (English as an Additional Language) student population is increasing, and the school has a SFO index of 0.5556 and SFOE index of 0.4191. The school has two new kindergartens called York Street Kindergarten operational from 2014 under the banner of the Northern Schools Early Years Cluster. The York Street Kindergarten has an excellent educational program for both three- and four-year-old. There is a strong link between the school and kindergarten to ensure a seamless transition in the Early Years.

The curriculum provides explicit teaching and learning in literacy and numeracy based on the Victorian Curriculum. The school provides an inquiry-based authentic approach to teaching and learning, where literacy and numeracy are embedded across all subject areas.

Specialist programs include Physical Education, The Arts, STEM, Music and LOTE (Spanish). EAL teaching support is provided for students who meet the criteria and tutoring support for these students who require intervention in both literacy and numeracy.

The school offers extra Homework Club as an extracurricular subject and the High Ability Program is also offered for students requiring extension.

Our staff is highly trained, dedicated and professional in upholding high academic, social and personal standards. We adopt a forward-thinking approach to curriculum development and delivery so that all students will be engaged in a curriculum that prepares them for their future. We emphasise personalised learning, goal setting for all students, EAL program, literacy and numeracy intervention at the school for those students who require the foundations for language acquisition and further individualized learning plans from Foundation to Year 6.

The school has an ongoing focus on developing open teaching spaces by linking pedagogy to practice. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards installed, a one-to-one iPad program from Grades 3-6 with a strong focus on teaching and learning.

The focus continues to be on 21st century learning with the use of flexible learning spaces, teacher practice and working collaboratively with other schools in the Merri-Bek Hume Network in partnership and across the wider system.

The school is excited about the future as we will work together to continuously improve the quality of teaching and learning to achieve high standards of education for all students.

Selection Criteria

SC1 Development and delivery of a comprehensive speech pathology service and capacity to work across all areas of the school with students who have moderate to severe language delays and concerns.

SC2 A sound knowledge of 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 commitment to professional learning and growth, including the delivery of professional development to others.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

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

DE Values

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

Conditions of Employment

  • All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
  • Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
  • 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 is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
Speech Therapist - Part Time

Job type:

Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Job classification:

Ed Support Level 1-Range 4

Contact:

Pamela Streete | 03 9306 8955

Speech Therapist - Part Time