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.
The Role
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 resource
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
Must have a valid Working With Children Check
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
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.
The Role
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 resource
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfil the specific requirements of the position.
Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
Must have a valid Working With Children Check
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
