Physiotherapist - Mentor

Department of Education VIC – Warragul VIC About 19 hours ago, from Department of Education & Training Victoria Warragul and District Specialist School is situated in the regional town of Warragul in West Gippsland, an hour and a half east of Melbourne.
The school commenced the 2024 year with approximately 125 students aged between 5 and 18 years.
All students at the school have an intellectual disability with a large percentage having multiple disabilities including Autism, sensory and physical impairments and associated conditions.
Students travel to the school from a broad geographic area, including Drouin, Neerim District, Yannathan/Poowong, and Trafalgar.
At Warragul and District Specialist School we believe that all students can and will learn, and grow in self-esteem, through fostering a climate of care, dignity and respect, using consistent behaviour management strategies, deliberate positive reinforcement, and recognition of achievement.
The school promotes a curriculum that develops skills that its graduates will utilize as adults.
We believe that graduates should be actively involved in work/further education, participate in managing their own homes, and are active participants in their own local community.
The whole school commitment to build teacher capacity and improve student learning outcomes is reflected in the key improvement strategies in the school's Strategic Plan which are: To improve student outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy.
To improve student confidence and self-esteem across the school.
To improve the readiness of students for post school life.
To effectively manage school resources to cater for increasing enrolments and a diverse student population.
In 2018 the school reviewed its values in line with the School wide Positive Behaviour Supports initiative.
All components of the school community were consulted coming up with 3 values.
Be a Learner Be Safe Be Respectful In 2024 these values are strongly embedded into the school community and provide a framework from which the school community will continue to monitor expectations and norms across school programs, activities and events.
The school currently has achieved a Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Supports (SW-PBS) bronze award status.
At Warragul & District Specialist School we believe in the principles behind our school motto, "Celebrating Difference".
Acknowledging and celebrating individual difference in all students and members of the school community.
Goal 1: To improve the learning and developmental outcomes of every student.
Goal 2: To maximize opportunities for every student to have ownership of their learning.
Selection Criteria SC 1: Specialist knowledge and expertise in Paediatric Physiotherapy to provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service that optimises the physical and mobility functioning of students 5 to 18 years.
SC2: Demonstrated capacity to provide consultation, assessment and intervention recommendations for students with physical and mobility difficulties, and to support and guide teachers, Education Support staff and Allied Health Assistant, in the implementation of contemporary therapeutic strategies and approaches.
SC3: Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal and teamwork skills to effectively relate with students with a diverse range of abilities and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to devise and deliver intervention services for students in a special developmental school.
SC4: Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills to engage successfully with teachers, other Allied Health Professionals, Education Support staff, wellbeing personnel, external providers, specialist personnel and families to support the integration of appropriate intervention strategies and programs that promote quality learning outcomes for students with physical disabilities.
SC5: Demonstrated commitment to own clinical supervision, professional learning and growth for self and others, as well as, an adherence to Department of Education and Training values.
Role The school Physiotherapist has a primary role in supporting and assisting teachers to provide for the physical wellbeing of their students.
This includes, but is not limited to providing direct service and consultancy to school staff in developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies that optimise student functioning.
Physiotherapists offer a limited consultancy to families, where appropriate, particularly where issues are impacting on school functioning.
The Physiotherapist will undertake a range of duties including but not limited to: manual handling training, therapy services, physical based-programs, and aquatic therapy programs, assessment for reporting purposes, secondary consultations and equipment prescription.
Responsibilities Responsibility for the overall development and delivery of Physiotherapy services at a special developmental school within an integrated services model.
Provide consultant physiotherapy assistance to staff in the management of students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities who exhibit physical and mobility difficulties.
Liaise with other professionals in the management of students and be proactive in accessing additional services for students with families as required.
Assisting teaching staff in developing goals for students to optimise student adjustment and wellbeing based on results of assessment and observation.
Provide support for staff as necessary, including discussion, modelling and guidance regarding implementation of recommendations and to complement the services of employee health.
Undertake physiotherapy assessments to determine students' level of physical and mobility development.
Assist in the writing of applications for the Program for Students with Disabilities funding as required.
Attend Student Support Group meetings as requested.
Conduct training and instruction for school colleagues, families and external community partners as required, within the professional field of expertise.
Provide individual student Aquatic Therapy programs.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment 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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all.
We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, 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 family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment-free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces.
It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.
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.
All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: DE Values 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.
Other Information School visits are available by appointment.
Address: 55 Burke St (PO BOX 959) WARRAGUL VIC 3820 Phone: 0356231***1 day a week 8:30am-4:36pm days to be determined.
EMAIL: ****** Please ensure that your application includes: a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home).
a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section.
names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees.
Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name.
Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.
Conditions of Employment 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr