Speech Therapist

School Profile:

As our school continues to grow into 2026, we are seeking caring andkindeducators who have a growth mindset and are willing to continually improve their knowledge and skills to support the learning outcomes of our engaged students. We are proud to have a stable and consistent team of teachers and support staff who loveLearning Togetherwithin a positive culture ofZestandRespectfor each other and for our students and community.

If this aligns with your values and passion for evidence based pedagogical practices, we warmly invite you to apply and become part of our amazing team. Please feel free to call and come in for a tour with our Leadership Team.

Kalkallo is a young growing community of diverse families and backgrounds. Gilgai Plains Primary School is located in the Cloverton Estate and is a community hub that reflects the needs and aspirations of its families. Kalkallo is located along the Hume Freeway, north of Melbourne, between Donnybrook and Merrifield, and is part of the North-West Victoria Region (NWVR).

Gilgai (pronounced Gihl-guy) is a Woiwurrung word of the Wurundjeri people meaning small waterhole. Our beautiful school opened in 2022 and caters to the diverse needs of all students and supports the needs of a vibrant and growing community. Our grounds provide valued room for students to be active, natural outdoor areas that reflect the surrounding environment and modern learning facilities that support our curriculum. 

Vision

To develop confident, resilient and resourceful thinkers who strive to achieve their best and contribute to make the world a better place.

Teaching and Learning

Gilgai Plains Primary School has a strong and dedicated staff who strive to continually improve their practice and their impact on student learning outcomes. Our instructional practices are based on the Science of Learning (cognitive science research on how students learn) and a strong body of research supporting a systematic, explicit approach, particularly when it involves learning new concepts and operations. Our leadership team oversee staff professional learning to continue to build the knowledge and skills of our teachers. Gilgai Plains Primary implements a school wide instructional model which is Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI). Our teachers model the learning process of new concepts for students by using an 'I do, We do, You do' strategy and provide students with purposeful and understandable feedback to support achievement and success. Student interaction is very high which builds upon our student engagement. We use evidence based methods to ensure all students succeed and thrive in their learning.

We have an experienced and supportive student wellbeing team, to enhance our commitment to ensure all students¿ specific learning needs are met and to assist in the development of safe and supportive learning environments for all of our students.

Mission

-Teaching and reinforcing how to being kind to self, others and our environment

-Ensuring students feel safe, happy and well

-Greeting students with a smile and a hello and helping them to love coming to school

-Ensuring each student is seen

-Teaching students to be literate and numerate and give them experiences to continually grow and succeed

-Providing diverse learning opportunities

-Supporting students to work hard and allow others to be their best

-Helping students to have at least one good friend and teaching them how to make friends and keep friends

-Being the person they can go to when needed

-Teaching students to work and play by our values

Values

Our values guide our students and staff in our everyday actions and behaviours. Our school culture is built upon these 4 values and underpins how we work and play.

We act with KINDNESS

We behave with RESPECT

We display ZEST

We love LEARNING TOGETHER

Our Motto

Sparking joy in learning and compassion in hearts.

Role:

Services provided by the Speech Pathologist may include but are not limited to:

1.    Developing, delivering and evaluating speech pathology services for students with communication difficulties and disabilities.

2.    Providing reports to assist with applications for the Disability Inclusion Profile process

3.    Providing staff with recommended strategies in the classroom.

4.    Providing families with feedback on student progress, as required.

5.    Developing and implementing professional development programs for staff in the areas within speech pathology.

6.    Providing assistance and advice to families/carers in the development of speech programs to assist students at home.

Responsibilities:

1. Assessment and Diagnosis
   
   Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify speech, language, voice, fluency, and communication disorders using standardized tools, observations, and input from teachers and parents.
   
   Determine students' eligibility for speech therapy services.
2. Intervention and Support within a Multi-Tiered System
   
   Develop and implement targeted strategies within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to address students' communication needs.
   
   Collaborate with teachers to integrate communication goals into classroom instruction, thereby building teacher capacity in supporting students.
   
   Provide individual therapeutic interventions on an as-needed basis.
3. Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Engagement
   
   Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists, to deliver integrated health and wellbeing services.
   
   Engage with NDIS therapists and families to develop and implement Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems for students.
4. Disability Inclusion Profile Contributions
   
   Work collaboratively with school teams to support the Disability Inclusion Profile (DIP) process.
   
   Conduct student assessments to inform the development of the profile.
   
   Provide written recommendations and suggest appropriate adjustments to support students' communication and learning needs.
5. Professional Development and Capacity Building
   
   Commit to ongoing professional learning to enhance skills and knowledge in the field of speech pathology.
   
   Participate in professional development opportunities provided by the school to support continuous improvement.
6. Documentation and Compliance
   
   Maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, and progress in accordance with departmental policies.
   
   Ensure compliance with relevant education laws and policies, contributing to student evaluations and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as required.