Location ProfileSpringvale Park SDS strives towards providing an innovative, dynamic centre of learning for students with disabilities. The rich educational programs, along with a focus on maximum independence, will prepare students for their future.Staff working in an atmosphere of trust and co-operation promote a relaxed, healthy learning environment. The team approach will be a result of communication and professional development.Springvale Park S.D.S. is an information resource centre for the local community including local schools, sharing its expertise.In turn, the school will look to the parents and the wider community for increased support to enable the quality, well-resourced programs to expand.MISSION STATEMENTSpringvale Park Special Developmental School, in partnership with its parents and care givers, works to improve educational outcomes and promote community integration of children and young people with disabilities.Springvale Park SDS caters for students with moderate to severe intellectual and multiple disabilities. Students are drawn from the Springvale and Dandenong areas. Admission of students to the school is based on meeting a set criteria and the recommendation of a registered psychologist.Students are grouped according to age and ability. Group sizes range from four to ten students. This enables us to provide a safe, effective and stimulating learning environment to meet individual learning outcomes. There is a structured Early Education Program that provides support for pre school children with developmental delay prior to their entry into school life.THE PROFILEThere are approximately 190 school-aged students in 2022, which is expected to increase annually. The school is also funded for 22 full time effective Early Education Program students who are between the ages of 2.8 years and 4.8 years.The Department of Education & Training (DET) funds bus transport to and from school for students within in our designated zone. Our intake area is bounded by Clayton, Centre, Stud and Cheltenham RoadsOur Victorian curriculum provides opportunity for each student to be part of the community in which they live. To work towards this, educational experiences are provided through VELDF, the Victorian curriculum and the 16+ Independent Living Program.These are enhanced by:- Extensive swimming and camping programs.- Duke of Edinburgh Program (Senior students)- Therapy programs including: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy (as required), Music Therapy, and Speech Therapy.- Multi Sensory Programs (Snoezelen and hydrotherapy, sensory garden)- Recreation and Sporting programs which include: riding for the disabled, bowling, basketball- Work Education and experiences for senior students- Community access via the four school buses and Travel Training- Attractive outdoor active and passive recreation areas including a sensory & edible garden.- Expanding computer and technology resources.These programs are implemented by a multi-disciplinary team which includes: -teachers, education support officers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapists, music therapist.Selection Criteria1. Working collaboratively as an Occupational Therapist to deliver a comprehensive evidence based Occupational Therapy service to children in a special school environment.2. Ability to work effectively in a trans-discip