Role
Speech Pathologists at Springvale Park SDS support students to develop their functional communication skills in order to facilitate participation in their educational program. The Speech Pathologists work collaboratively alongside teachers, assistants, other therapists and families to develop the students' understanding and use of language and communication in all daily activities. They also support students with swallowing and mealtime difficulties through staff and family training and mealtime assistance programs. As Springvale Park SDS we use multi-modal communication including Key word signs. Picture Exchange Communication System, Aided Language Displays, Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display books and speech generating devices to maximise students' independence and participation across the school curriculum.
Responsibilities
1. To provide assessment, therapy program implementation and ongoing evaluation in collaboration with teaching staff.
2. To continue to develop a knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and other diagnoses and the specific presenting communication difficulties.
3. To develop and implement appropriate Augmentative or Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for children who do not have functional communication.
4. To resource and support staff in their use of appropriate communication strategies as an integral part of their school program.
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 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 (see ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via
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Other Information
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