Speech Therapist

Selection Criteria

1) Demonstrated knowledge of the role of speech pathology in a school for students with disability, AAC and dysphagia needs.

2) Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work as a member of a large team and to be supportive of wider school initiatives.

3) Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate documentation including record keeping, therapy goals and plans, and assessments of student achievements.

4) Demonstrated high level communication with a range of stakeholders.

Role

Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.

Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.

The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.

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Location: Middle Park, AU

Posted Date: 7/3/2024