Speech Therapist - Ongoing

Role

Range 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 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.

Responsibilities

1. To assess the individual speech / communication needs of students as required

2. To participate in class communication sessions in liaison with the class teacher.

3. To support staff in developing skills to enhance students communication skills both in groups and / or on an individual basis.

4. To support parents in developing skills to enhance their child's communication skills appropriate to their children via group and individual sessions.

5. To develop individual goals and report against these goals at the end of each year.

6. To provide recommendations to guide teachers and ES staff in structuring programs to best facilitate the development of communication skills for students.

7. To provide professional development sessions on communication development, augmentative and alternative communication systems, implementation of communication systems in classrooms and use of resources including software applications.

8. Create and maintain appropriate records for students.

9. Provide oral and written reports as necessary.

10. Continue to seek knowledge of best practice and engage in professional development activities accordingly.

11. Liaise with external agencies and community networks.

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

Child Safe Standards

Victorian 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at :

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values : Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at :

Other Information

Please ensure that your application includes :

• A cover letter addressed to the Panel.
• A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address, email and contact numbers).
• A section addressing the Key Selection Criteria individually.
• Names and contact details (email preferable) of at least two referees.

Please note that the Selection Panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

Conditions of Employment