Speech Pathologist

Broadmeadows Special Developmental School seeks a full time Speech Pathologist to work in an enormous enthusiastic team with school age students.

Broadmeadows Special Developmental School is a well-equipped Department of Education school providing educational programs for students with intellectual disabilities ranging from moderate to profound. A considerable number of our pupils have other disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, hearing and visual impairments.

The school caters for students aged from 5 to 18 years, with a current enrolment of 360 students. The school is a dual campus school with each campus located on the same block of land, one in Sorrento Street Broadmeadows and the other in Dimboola Rd Broadmeadows with students attending from a wide geographical and diverse socio-economic background.

Role of the Speech Pathologist

Support students to participate and engage in daily activities and learning programs at school

Conduct assessment of students in areas such as, communication, alternative and augmentative communication, speech, language, literacy, swallowing/meal times and social/behavioural needs.

Design and implement tiered 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 skills, supports and participation; evaluate progress; and make recommendations for a range of stakeholders

Provide information about Speech Pathology theory, intervention, equipment and environmental supports within the school environment to maximise student participation

Contribute to therapy team and wider school team including managing resources, attending staff meetings, engaging in and/or providing training as part of whole school

Responsibilities

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 within a tiered system of supports
3. Provide support to student's families or carers through direct and indirect means (E.g meetings and developing/providing resources)
4. Effective organisation, time management and promotion of team work.
5. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Evidence of professionally sensitive communication with parents /carers, other professionals and students.

Key Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria

Knowledge of the use and application of a wide range of interventions to assist students with an intellectual disability to participate in school based activities including receptive and expressive communication, literacy, mealtime/dysphagia and social interactions.

Recognise the importance of working positively and effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to collaboratively plan, implement and assess student learning

Ability to communicate effectively with families, care givers, staff and other professionals on service delivery and client based issues.

Ability to resource and provide support and training to staff on relevant Speech Pathology theory and intervention related to communication, AAC, literacy, social interaction and mealtime supports such that intervention can be facilitated in every class.

Commitment to and understanding of low and high tech systems and supports to enable participation and productivity within everyday environments eg AAC, using Key Word Sign

Who May Apply

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

Must be a qualified Speech Therapist (degree eg. Bachelor Speech Pathology, BSpPath, Mater of speech pathology MSpPath.)

Other Information
Eligible for registration with Speech Pathology Australia

Working with Children Check Required.

All staff employed by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to the satisfaction of pre-employment conditions.

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 are available online at the Department's Human Resources website

Further Information

Telephone 93021244 or email [email protected] with your CV and answers to the selection criteria