Speech Therapist

Selection Criteria

1. Experience in providing speech and language therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or developmental delays, particularly in the area of pragmatic language development.
2. Knowledge and experience of the use of a range of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems, encompassing both low-technology and high-technology systems.
3. Demonstrated capacity to work in collaboration with teaching teams to devise programs that extend a student¿s functional communication and social skills in a range of contexts.
4. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary professional team.
5. Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated sensitivity to family issues in special education.

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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For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.

Location Profile

Purpose

Western Autistic School provides an intensive teaching program for students with autism, in their early years of schooling. Our philosophy is to place the child at the centre of their learning and work collaboratively with the families of our students, to provide a strengths-based, student-centred education for all students who attend our school. Over 1-4 years our students develop critical foundational skills, that build a sense of self, others and the world around them, alongside working towards the Victorian Curriculum Standards. Throughout their journey the Student Support Group (SSG) develop a clear vision for the pathway of the student into a more integrated setting.

School Values

Our school demonstrates commitment to the following values:

- Diversity

- Respect

- Learning as an ongoing process

- Sharing and growth of knowledge

- Collabora

Location: Middle Park, AU

Posted Date: 7/3/2024