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Form of workHow would you like to be a part of a vibrant, enthusiastic and committed team? Does working in an environment,where the values of respect, trust and care are demonstrated on a daily basis, appeal to you? A community where ongoing support and growth involves,
- weekly professional learning in a supportive environment focused on building your capacity as an inclusive educator
- an opportunity to learn collaboratively with your peers in dynamic and flexible learning spaces.
- building your capacity in universally designing learning programs to meet the needs of our diverse learners
- using the science of Learning to drive the development, documentation and enactment of our curriculum and pedagogies If the answer is, yes then please read on.
Keelonith Primary School, is a Supported Inclusion School that opened in Jan 2021. KPS has the motto 'Learning Without Limits', we learn within universally designed school facilities located in a growing residential area in the suburb of Greenvale.
The school is located on the corner of Blossom Drive and Greenvale Gardens Boulevard, Greenvale. Our current enrolment sits at approx 350 students. KPS is a school that focusses on providing an environment which is designed for every learner to have every opportunity to lead a successful and fulfilling life.
At KPS everyone is valued and celebrated and has the right to learn, excel and find joy in a safe, accessible and stimulating learning environment in which passion is sparked through authentic experiences, nature, play, and inquiry. The school values of:Compassion- care, kindness, empathy
Honesty- be true to self and others, trust
Equity- each learner has what they need to learn, excel and find joy
Encouragement- work together to support and cheer on our peers
Respect- self, others, the environment and learning, flag that we CHEER for everyone in our community to be the best they can be in all areas of their life. If you believe you can make a positive contribution to the learning of our community and the following statements are at the core of you as an educator.
- I believe in the potential of all children to succeed.
- I am able to develop positive relationships that foster growth with all individuals.
- I am able to work well as part of a team and lead my peers.
- I demonstrate the values of respect, trust and care.
Then we would love for you to apply for this role.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology, and experience and sound knowledge of speech pathology techniques including assessment and intervention for students with speech, language, communication and literacy needs in a school environment.
Understanding of, and experience working with students aged 5-12 with a variety of presentations or communication needs, including the ability to provide specialist advice on appropriate goals and teaching strategies for students. (specific examples e.g. ID/ASD)?
A knowledge of the use and application of a wide range of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and visual supports and a commitment to supporting their use throughout the school.
High level organisational, written and verbal communication skills, including completion of supporting documentation for Disability Inclusion (DI) Profiles and PSD applications.
Ability to work positively and effectively with staff, students, parents/carers and external providers.
Demonstrated commitment to using and promoting inclusive practice in a primary school setting.
Speech pathologist duties include:
- Complete in-depth or screening assessments and observations for speech, language, communication, and literacy
- Complete reports and supporting documentation for DI Profiles
- Work closely with existing Wellbeing Team to provide holistic support to students
- Assess, prescribe, design, train and implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems and strategies (low and high tech) with students, such that communication skills can be facilitated in every class across the day.
- Liaise with colleagues and parents/carers about evidence-based accommodations and strategies to support individual students with communication difficulties.
- Sourcing and developing targeted and effective learning resources for students in collaboration with teachers.
- Liaison with, and referral to, external agencies as required
- Meeting in a professional learning team with other teachers/ES staff.
- Support Supervision of Speech Pathology students on placement
- Attend school based and relevant professional learning and integrate this into practise
- Develop and deliver professional development to staff, parents and carers as required in the areas relevant to Speech Pathology.
- Attend relevant meetings
- Assisting and advising teachers about communication supports and reasonable adjustments and attending Student Support Group (SSG) meetings
- Collecting student data and keeping up-to-date case notes
- Document and maintain accurate records and report student progress.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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 Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 *** or email on: **********@education.vic.gov.au
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
The Department’s employees commit to upholding DET’s Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET’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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
- Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
- A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
- Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx
