Location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanJob type: Part time / From 27/01/2025 - 26/01/2032Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Health and Allied HealthReference: 1445784Job posted: 22/10/2024Closes: 04/11/2024Selection CriteriaDemonstrated experience and ability to deliver a comprehensive speech pathology service to students and families within an educational environment, including speech and language assessment and reporting and the provision of advice on program delivery.Experience and sound knowledge of speech pathology techniques and the ability to develop, provide and evaluate speech pathology services and provide specialist advice on appropriate intervention strategies.Demonstrated capacity to work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievement of the team.Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or coordinate professional learning, preferably for teachers and other relevant professionals in language and communication.Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people within the education community and beyond.An ability and willingness to provide speech pathology support for students and families who have experienced trauma or adversity.RoleRange 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.ResponsibilitiesManage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.Location ProfileYarra Me School is a vibrant and dynamic Victorian Department of Education specialist school focused on building the social and emotional capability and wellbeing of our students so they are better equipped to engage in learning at their mainstream schools. With the main campus located in Preston and another in Hurstbridge, Yarra Me School provides services to state primary schools in the North East Metropolitan and Hume Merri-bek areas within the North Western Victoria Region.Yarra Me School staff are typically characterised by open-mindedness and adaptability, who collaborate to ensure the child experiences personalised support. Central to all Yarra Me School programs are the 3Ps: Personalisation, Pedagogy, and Partnerships.Part time / From 27/01/2025 - 26/01/2032Job classification:Contact:To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.#J-18808-Ljbffr