Marnebek School is a prominent dual-campus specialist school located in Cranbourne, dedicated to providing exceptional educational outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities from Foundation to Year 12. Recently, Marnebek School received a significant investment of $38.34 million from the State Government to modernize and enhance our facilities.This substantial funding has enabled the creation of new purpose-built classroom learning environments on both campuses, alongside state-of-the-art resource spaces. These spaces now house specialized programs in STEM, Food Technology, Physical Education, Art, and Library facilities.Our educational approach is guided by a clear vision and set of values:School Vision: Marnebek School is committed to fostering a stimulating and engaging environment where students can embrace learning and realize their full potential. We prioritize their social, emotional, and physical well-being, empowering them to become active and valued members of their community.School Values: At Marnebek School, we uphold the values of Resilience, Respect, and Responsibility in every facet of our community:Resilience: We hold ourselves and each other accountable within our school community.Respect: We value and celebrate the diversity of others throughout our school community.Responsibility: We operate with honesty, ethics, and transparency across our school community.Our strategic focus centres on enhancing literacy and numeracy skills among our students throughout our comprehensive four-year plan. This initiative stems from our self-evaluation report, which identified areas for improvement under the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO) in Teaching and Learning.Throughout this strategic plan, we aim to build the capacity of our educators to deliver high-quality teaching tailored to students with diverse disabilities. We set rigorous standards for professional teaching practices, empowering our staff to take ownership of student learning and fostering a collaborative, supportive school culture.Selection CriteriaCapacity to deliver comprehensive Speech Pathology service to children with intellectual disabilities and/or other disabilities.Demonstrated capacity to manage a caseload and provide documentation and reports in a timely manner.Ability to consult and deliver professional learning for teachers and other relevant professionals in the areas of language and communication.Ability to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary professional team to contribute to positive student outcomes.Ability to conduct both formal and informal assessments and provide high-quality written documentation and recommendations to support student learning and outcomes.Demonstrated ability to liaise and work with key stakeholders to support student outcomes, such as families and external service providers.RoleMarnebek School is seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join the Allied Health team. The role of the Speech Pathologist is to provide services to students with mild, moderate, and severe intellectual disabilities within an educational setting. Speech Pathologists will work closely with teachers, classroom staff, and other Allied Health professionals to model and consult on best practices to be implemented within the classroom. You will be required to:Comprehensively assess students' communication, language, and social skills.Recommend appropriate language interventions according to student needs and educate classroom teams on implementation of student-specific communication strategies.Liaise with parents, caregivers, and external service providers on the appropriate use of prescribed AAC and communication strategies.Attend Student Support Group (SSG) meetings and support families/caregivers and teachers to support the development of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals.Plan and implement goal-focused integrated speech therapy programs for students in collaboration with teachers.Liaise with external health professionals involved with the care of each child as necessary.Create student-centered supporting documentation for Disability Inclusion Profiles and attend Disability Inclusion Profile meetings as required.Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Music Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers, Youth Workers, Classroom Teachers, and other school professionals.Attend weekly Allied Health and Speech Pathology meetings/supervision and follow up with actions and recommendations from meetings promptly.Attend supervision and participate in professional development.Attend local Allied Health Network meetings and contribute to discussions and collaborative projects.Prescribe and purchase equipment for the school and ensure that the school equipment is well maintained and safe for use.Conduct oneself in line with all school and departmental policies and procedures, as well as those outlined by the Speech Pathology Board of Australia.ResponsibilitiesPlan, support, and implement appropriate interventions and programs to meet the needs of students with communication disorders.Liaise with teachers, parents, and external service providers regarding communication and swallowing difficulties.Consult with teachers and classroom staff to assist with the integration of communication programs and strategies within the classroom.Assist in the management of complex cases.Work collaboratively with other Allied Health staff at the school to plan and implement whole school initiatives, structures, programs, and interventions.Contribute to evidence-based professional development within the school, and external to the school as necessary.Participate in weekly Speech Pathology and Allied Health meetings.Other duties as directed by the Leadership team.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.Conditions of EmploymentAll 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 website at Department HR Website.
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