Graduate Occupational Therapist (Ongoing ES1-3) (Flexible Full Time/Part Time) Job posted: 21/09/2024 Job type: Full time / From 11/11/2024 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Education and Training Reference: 1436607 Closes: 06/10/2024 Location Profile Jackson School is a collaborative learning community for all.
We aim to develop independence through safety, respect and responsibility.
We aspire to offer authentic, quality educational experiences that develop futures, create opportunities and inspire student potential; enabling our students to be valued and contributing members of the wider community.
Our values are learning, independence, safety, respect and responsibility.
These incorporate our PBIS (SWPBS) expectations.
Jackson School was established in 1976 and is situated in the suburb of St Albans, in the South-West region of Victoria and Brimbank-Melton area as part of the Keilor-St Albans network.
The school is a Special School for students with a mild intellectual disability.
Selection Criteria SC1.
Demonstrated knowledge, ability and experience in coordinating the provision of Occupational Therapy Services, in the area of Special Education.
SC2. Expert knowledge and experience in providing range of interventions aiming at increasing student's participation in school programs, including prescription of assistive technology and sensory programs.
SC3. A knowledge of the use and application of a wide range of interventions to assist children with an intellectual disability to participate in school based activities including play, sensory regulation, fine/gross motor, self-care.
SC4. Recognise the importance of working collaboratively and autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team in a trans-disciplinary way.
SC5. Ability to communicate effectively with families, carers, guardians, staff and other professionals on service delivery and client based issues.
SC6. An ability to resource and provide professional learning advice to staff on Occupational Therapy best-practice that can be delivered in every class to build student independence.
Role The Occupational Therapists at Jackson School assist students to maximise their capacity to independently participate in a variety of activities across the school day.
These activities may be academic, such as writing skills as well as non-academic, including the development of social skills, sensory processing and self-care skills.
Responsibilities The responsibilities of this position will be: Under direction from the Inclusion, Disability and Support Leading Teacher and in collaboration with principal, teachers and parents in the school communities, design, develop and implement Occupational Therapy services for students in classrooms, individual and group setting.
Collaboratively work with other allied health staff to implement and evaluate the imaginative play program.
Provide a service utilising specialist knowledge of specific therapies, programs and case management strategies in the education setting.
Develop and maintain links with community resources and agencies.
Maintain appropriate records and provide written and oral reports as required.
To recommend appropriate equipment according to students needs and liaise with external agencies as appropriate.
To liaise with and educate parents, caregivers and staff on student progress and specific therapies and/or equipment.
To liaise with external health professionals involved with the care of each child as necessary.
To assess and write appropriate reports for the Educational Needs Questionnaire as required.
Prescribe and purchase equipment for the school.
To ensure that the school equipment is well maintained and safe for use.
To conduct oneself in line with all school and departmental policies and procedures, as well as those outlined by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and OT Australia.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe Standards 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.
Advice for Applicants Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but must ensure that the following are included: A specific response to all of the Selection Criteria and position details.
It is suggested that applicants limit their response to not more than 7 pages.
A Cover Letter introducing yourself and providing your name, record number (if currently employed by DET), home address, telephone numbers (home, work and mobile) and the vacancy number of the position.
A summary of experience and qualifications.
The names and contact details of three referees who can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the Key Selection Criteria.
Please note: The selection panel may contact referees other than those listed.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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