SC1: Development and delivery of a comprehensive speech pathology service and a capacity to work across all areas of the school with students who have moderate to severe language delays and concerns.
SC2: 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.
SC3: Demonstrated ability to administer appropriate language assessment and provide advice to staff and families on program delivery and follow up.
SC4: Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals, teachers and parents on service delivery and student based issues.
SC5: A commitment to professional learning and growth, including the delivery of professional development to others
The Speech Pathologist provides high level support, addressing the therapy needs of individuals and groups of students. The Speech Pathologist works closely with the Disability Inclusion Team, led by the Assistant Principal.
The Speech Pathologist 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 enquires relating to the work area
- Manage the delivery of support services to students, teachers, parents and other school clients.
- Ensure all external providers deliver the required service.
An Educational support position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the education and training reform act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students individually or in a small group, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with the teacher.
- Conducting speech and language assessments (e.g. speech, oral language, phonological awareness and pragmatics).Completing assessment reports.
- Providing speech therapy intervention to individual and groups of students.
- Consulting with teachers and providing advice about relevant teaching and learning strategies in order to build capacity.
- Coordination of group interventions and assisting teachers with modified classroom strategies.
- Supporting the Disability Inclusion team develop Individual Learning Plans and classroom strategies that meet student needs.
- Collaborating with allied health professionals in response to the needs of students, their families and schools.
- Providing professional development for teachers and ES in relation to speech and language.
- Maintain appropriate records and adhere to school communication methods.
- Conduct training and instruction to school colleagues within the professional field
- Have access to a designated experienced professional, who could provide guidance and support on a regular basis
- Other duties deemed necessary by the Principal and Executive team.
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview
A Speech Pathologist provides high level support, addressing the therapy needs of individuals and groups of students. The Speech Pathologist works closely with Disability Inclusion Team, led by the Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of an appropriate speech pathologist qualification.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Knowledge and understanding of paediatric communication development, developmental language disorder and literacy impairment.
- High level communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to provide consultancy speech pathology services for students, collaborating with staff and external agencies to manage individual student language development needs.
- Preparedness to communicate progress to parents.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Applications must include:
A specific response to the key selection criteria and position details. Preferably no more than one criterion per page, size 11 Arial (or equivalent) font where possible.
Please attach applications including:
1. A cover sheet providing contact information including home address, email and phone number as well as the phone number of the work address at which the applicant can be contacted.
2. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications.
3. Specific Key Selection Criteria response
4. The names, email addresses and contact details for three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
For ease of handling by the school, all documents (cover letter, CV and key selection criteria responses) can be saved as one pdf and uploaded to School Jobs Vic. Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document.
- 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
Preston High School is a co-educational secondary school that opened its doors to the first intake of Year 7s in 2019 and will grow to approximately 1,400 students by 2027.
Housed in a newly refurbished 1920s 2-storey red-brick school building alongside a new Stadium, Theatre and Arts centre, as well as a 4-storey vertical building, Preston High School is located in the heart of Preston and adjacent to the Preston Town Hall, Library, Market, High St and all Public Transport. The school's designated neighbourhood boundary encompasses parts of Preston, Thornbury, and Reservoir.
The school's mission is: Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders.
The school's motto is: Lead, Explore, Inspire.
The school's values are: Excellence, Inclusion, Community.
These statements exemplify the school's commitment to the highest aspirations for our learners, staff and school. The curriculum prepares learners for a life of success and positive community engagement in the mid-21stC by providing excellent teaching and learning in foundational disciplines alongside deep engagement in meaningful and extending projects that deliver cross-disciplinary learning opportunities. The Year 7 and 8 program includes the explicit teaching of Philosophy and of Engineering/Design Thinking as two key elements for learners' future success. All students learn to lead, explore areas of passion and interest and undertake work that inspires them and their community.
