Speech Pathologist- St Albans East Primary School

Applications close Thursday 23/05/2024
All applications must be submitted via Recruitment Online website at 

Careers (eduweb.vic.gov.au) (Search Speech Pathologist)

All applicants must address the selection criteria outlined on the Recruitment Online platform.

The Speech Pathologist role at St Albans East Primary School, will undertake tasks that impact on our whole school community. The role will require collaboration with staff and the school community to achieve school objectives, in supporting students language, literacy and communication needs.

Selection Crieria

KSC 1.  Development and delivery of a comprehensive speech pathology service and a capacity to work across all areas of the school with students who have but are not limited to language, literacy and articulation concerns.

KSC 2.  Development and delivery of a comprehensive speech pathology service and a capacity to work across all areas of the school with deaf and hard of hearing students.

KSC 3.  A sound knowledge of speech pathology techniques and the ability to develop, provide and evaluate speech pathology services and provide speech advice on appropriate intervention strategies.  

KSC 4.  Demonstrated ability to administer appropriate language assessment and provide advice to staff and families on program delivery and follow up. 

KSC 5.  Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, teachers and parents on service delivery and student-based issues.

Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist provides high level support, addressing the speech therapy needs of individuals and groups of students.  The Speech Pathologist works closely with the Student Wellbeing Team, led by the Assistant Principal (Student Inclusion and Wellbeing).  The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an appropriate Speech Pathologist qualification.  

The Speech Therapist is required to:

• Provide friendly and helpful assistance to students, their families and staff
• Prioritise and manage work demands
• Communicate effectively with a range of people
• Report to, and provide advice and recommendations to senior management on relevant matters
• Resolve complex enquiries relating to the work area

Who may apply

• A degree in Speech Pathology
• Current Working With Children Check is mandatory for this position
• High standard of verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Why work with us

• Part time and full time hours available
• Paid internal and external professional development with professional development leave
• Diversity in role in working with a range of student needs and ages
• Newly renovated Wellbeing Space with many assessments and resources
• Accessible and supportive Leadership and Wellbeing Team who understand the role and work of a Speech Pathologist
• High level of support, supervision, and training to assist you to deliver services competently and confidently 
• Paid school holidays