Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1458993Location Profile Melton Specialist School has seen a significant increase in enrolment demand, which has seen many changes to our staffing profile over the last 2 years.The current enrolment is 402 students. We have a real focus on staff wellbeing and ensuring our staff have the time away from class to focus on their administrative duties. We have flexible working arrangements and provide onsite training for all staff for TEACCH and Behaviour Support.Melton Specialist School provides educational programs for students with disabilities at both primary and secondary levels in a positive, caring and safe environment. It is a dual mode setting, catering for students with mild through to severe intellectual disabilities and other associated disabilities like Autism. Students are transported to our school via bus or family transport. The school is closely located to other schools as well as a variety of community retail spaces, leisure and recreational facilities. Our school environment is comprised of traditional classrooms, specialist and vocational training classrooms, therapy spaces and indoor sensory areas. Our grounds feature natural gardens, purpose built outdoor sensory areas, playground equipment, sports facilities and covered walkways. Teachers and Educational Support staff make extensive use of a wide variety of resources to ensure all students have an educational journey that is positive and successful.Our vision is to create a nurturing environment where students are empowered to achieve their full potential, be that in the academic curriculum, in their social interactions or in the area of independent living skills. Increasing student independence and creating an engaging learning environment is foremost when staff plan and implement individual programs.Our values include the safety, health and wellbeing of its students, staff and community. We respect student diversity and acknowledge that all students can learn in their respective manner. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that student learning is engaging and relevant to the individual.We are a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support School, which aims to create a positive school climate and an open, responsive management system for all school community members.Selection Criteria KSC 1. Experience and knowledge in the field of music therapy for students aged 5 to 18 with an intellectual disability within a Specialist School. KSC 2. A commitment to assisting each student to achieve their highest potential. KSC 3. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent group music therapy programs, with strong music skills and an ability to use a variety of instruments and voice effectively. KSC 4. Demonstrated ability and interest to implement a music therapy education program with individuals and groups of intellectually disabled students. KSC 5. Demonstrated ability to liaise and work with other specialist staff both internal and external to the school community. KSC 6. A high level of competency, flexibility and demonstrated ability to assess student needs and provide therapeutic interventions from a wide variety of music therapy methods and techniques. Role Work cooperatively with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement students individual program plans. Demonstrate an innovative approach to planning and implementing music therapy programs. Design, implement and evaluate individual and group music therapy sessions. Act as a resource and liaise with teacher, therapists and parents. Provide consultancy for staff, students and parents as required. Attend meetings including staff meetings, team meetings, and planning for individual programs. Participate in personal and departmental appraisal. Establish and maintain networks with other professionals. Maintain personal professional development and provide professional development to school staff. Support and promote a positive, motivating and engaging environment throughout the school. Responsibilities Hold a recognised tertiary qualification. Hold registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association. Be accountable for the provision of music therapy services to students in accordance with the policies and objectives of the school. Manage a varied diagnostic caseload. Liaise with and provide information to staff, students and parents. Ensure that aims and learning outcomes for students are clear and well documented. Work within interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individual program plans. Provide training and professional development to teachers and colleagues. Participate in the Performance and Development Program process. Observe and apply safety procedures within work and teaching areas. Liaise with service providers, welfare agencies and relevant organisations. Demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication skills. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Prepare reports. Maintain and update the school's records system. Be responsible for personal administrative tasks. Liaise with the Head of Department regarding support requirements. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.Child Safe Standards Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.#J-18808-Ljbffr