Speech Therapy Assistant

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Education and Training Full time

Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 27/01/2023 - 26/01/2024

Organisation: Education and Training

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1323113

**Selection Criteria**:

- Currently studying Speech Pathology at university (bachelor degree or masters)
- Interest in building knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and its impact on the development of communication
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate positively with a wide range of people in the educational setting
- Interest in building knowledge in the design and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication systems to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, taking initiative while seeking and accepting direction or advice from supervising therapy team member
- Demonstrated knowledge or willingness to engage in learning about relevant technology, equipment, resource making tools and Speech Pathology specific professional development topics.

**Role**:
**At Northern School for Autism, the Therapy Assistant**:

- Works under supervision and in association with the Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy team
- Works collaboratively and under the direction of speech pathologists and occupational therapists
- Runs intervention sessions (individual or group) under guidance of Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy team
- Creates and manages resources for Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy teams
- Completes administration tasks as directed by Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy teams

**Responsibilities**:
**Discipline specific assistant responsibilities**:

- Implement speech pathology intervention programs under the guidance of Speech Pathology professionals
- Administer informal assessments under guidance of allied health professionals
- Update and follow work plan as discussed with therapy team leader
- Communication with allied health professionals regarding student progress, sessions, intervention strategies and feedback
- Create and update resources for Therapy teams
- Assist with the supervision of students, e.g. in playgrounds, at the bus bay, in sporting activities, therapy activities, etc. if required.
- Create and manage visual schedule resources for classrooms and Speech Pathology teams

**Administrative responsibilities**:

- Filing notes and other documents in paper or electronic file
- General tidy up of therapy room, sensory room, filling cabinets and shelves
- Reorganising student files
- Respond to phone calls and pass on any messages to appropriate person
- Support staff in collecting students from buses
- Charge and maintain equipment, replace batteries, update vocabulary, create visuals
- Setup/pack up equipment for programs

**Professional Conduct**:

- Attend team meetings as necessary
- Participate in your performance reviews
- Work within the policies and procedures of Northern School for Autism
- Adhere to privacy legislation
- Demonstrate strong commitment to ongoing professional development
- Communicate directly to the therapy team leader. Reports issues, discuss complex cases and queries with the therapy team leader.
- Promote a safe and supportive school environment by following safe work practices and OH&S requirements.

**Who May Apply**:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

**EEO AND OHS Commitment**:
**Child Safe Standards**:
**DET Values**:
**Other Information**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.

A person is not eligible for employment in the Teaching Service unless that person meets the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.

**Location Profile**:
**MULTI-CAMPUS SCHOOL - VACANCY IS NON SPECIFIC TO A CAMPUS**

**NSA School Vision**

“Learning for Life”

Northern School for Autism strives to be a centre of excellence. Students are supported towards developing their personal and educational potential, so as to be valued contributors to family and community life.

School Values: Trust, Understanding, Safety

**School Overview**

Northern School for Autism is a Victorian State Government specialist school that exclusively addresses the educational needs of students with autism ranging in age from 5 to 18 years. The school was established in 2006 and currently operates across two campuses located in Reservoir and Lalor. Reservoir is an Early and Middle Years campus; Lalor is a Later Years campus. The school also coordinates a satellite program at Norris Bank Primary School. Class-groups generally comprise of six to ten students of similar chro

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