Role Description/Criteria
Resurrection Catholic Primary School
Speech Pathologist - 2 Days Per Week
Type of Employment: Initial 12 moth contract with the possibility of ongoing work
Applications Close Friday November 14
Responsibilities
- Conduct relevant Speech Pathology assessments such as the CELF-5 and prep screeners
- Complete classroom observations in conjunction with the school counsellor and provide feedback to the Student Services team
- Provide either individual or small group therapy sessions
- Build the capacity of teachers and learning support officers to support the language development of students
- Build the capacity of parents to support the development of their children at home
- Participate in the development of Personalised Learning Plans and attend relevant parent meetings based around this
- To be an active member of the Student Services team which includes the Principal, Learning Diversity Leader, Student Wellbeing Leader and Counsellor
- Other duties as directed by the Principal or Learning Diversity
Skills/Experience
- Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology
- A strong commitment to Catholic Education
- Experience in delivering speech therapy to primary school aged children
- An ability to develop and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents and colleagues
- An ability to work collaboratively as a member of a supportive Student Services Team
- Experience in providing Speech Pathology services for neurodiverse students
- Skills across a wide range of tasks including assessments, planning, intervention, report writing and resource preparation
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning and the capacity to reflect critically upon professional practice.
Application Procedure
Applicants are encouraged to contact Adrian Glasby, Principal if they have any questions by email or phone.
Applications should be made in writing and forwarded via email to the principal Adrian Glasby principal@rskingspark.catholic.edu.au
All applications need to write a cover letter of no more than two pages that addresses the major areas of responsibility/skills and experience. Please also include a curriculum vitae listing 3 referees.