Speech Therapist

Role

Speech Pathologists at Yarraville SDS work within our Allied Health Team, supporting the education of students with physical disabilities and complex health needs. The speech pathologist will be directly responsible to the Principal for the provision of speech pathology services within the transdisciplinary model, will comply with the professional standards developed by YSDS and the purpose and values articulated in the school's Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities

• to work with the Senior Speech Pathologist to maintain the high standard of therapy services
• to work cooperatively within transdisciplinary teams developing Individual Learning Plans and reports for students
• to work with transdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate class-based programs that incorporate therapeutic interventions and support student learning
• to attend and contribute to Student Support Group meetings
• to contribute to the development and implementation of the schools Strategic Plan
• to prioritise and cater for students communication needs, including assessment, design, production and programming of AAC devices / systems
• to participate in the mealtime assistance program, including provision of assessment, make recommendations, create Mealtime Assistance Profiles and prescribe equipment
• to provide comprehensive speech therapy assessments as identified by transdisciplinary team, swallowing, expressive and receptive language, AAC etc
• to liaise with and provide support to community agencies and other professionals in relation to students communication needs
• to participate in a range of ongoing professional development to further professional knowledge, skills and practice
• provide relevant professional development for school staff as part of the speech pathology team

Who May Apply

An approved qualification in Speech Pathology is mandatory for appointment to this position. A valid working with Children's check is required to work in schools.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

The Department values diversity and is committed to workforce diversity and equal opportunity in schools and all education workplaces. 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.

Child Safe Standards

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Other Information

Conditions of Employment

DE Values

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Location Profile

Yarraville SDS caters for students aged from 5 to 18 years old with a diagnosis of moderate to severe intellectual disability. It has a current enrolment of 95 students. Yarraville SDS is committed to providing a learning environment that values the ability and individuality of each student. Keeping the students in the centre, our dedicated staff members support our students to learn in in ways that provide a basis for continued learning as they grow into safe, respectable and responsible citizens. At Yarraville SDS we are committed to providing a learning environment that values the ability and individuality of each student, ensuring all of our students have the opportunity to flourish and have every success in their learning. Students are at the centre of everything we do and our dedicated teachers, education support staff and allied health team support our students to learn in ways that provide a basis for continued learning as they grow into safe, respectable and responsible citizens. The school provides a safe, stimulating and flexible learning environment promoting our school vision Excellence in Learning.