Job type: Full time / From 25/11/2024 - 24/11/2031 Organisation: Schools (Government) Salary: Salary not specified Occupation: Health and Allied Health Reference: 1443757 Job posted: 18/10/2024 Closes: 31/10/2024 Location Profile Jacana School for Autism currently caters for 224 students and is located off the Western Ring Road close to public transport, Broadmeadows Shopping Centre, Broadmeadows Leisure Centre, and the Hume Global Learning Centre/Library.
The school commenced operation in January 2013 as a specialist school that exclusively addresses the educational and social needs of students with an autism spectrum disorder.
Many students also present with a range of associated disabilities and conditions.
Students are aged between 5 and 18 years and travel to the school from a wide geographical area.
The site has a range of well-maintained, secure, and engaging playgrounds.
Students also access local parks, playgrounds, and indoor play centres under staff supervision.
Facilities include a multipurpose room, occupational therapy rooms, visual arts room, music room, and two student kitchens.
The school is divided into 3 sub schools: Primary, Middle, and Secondary; each is led and managed by a Leading Teacher.
Classes generally comprise small flexible groups of 8 to 14 students, according to age, ability, and individual needs.
Each class is taught by a combination of teachers and teacher aides.
Teachers and teacher aides work in partnership for the benefit of the students.
Teachers are responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of all classroom activities and individual student programs while maintaining an autism-friendly classroom.
Selection Criteria Key Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated ability to manage the delivery of therapy support service across the school, including developing policy and operational practices.
SC2 Demonstrated ability to provide expert advice to therapists within the team and to ensure resolution of conflict or professional concerns.
SC3 Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, training, and development for others in adapting and applying therapy supports.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to apply sound theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in developing therapy service delivery across the school.
Role The Therapy Team Leader's primary role is to oversee, coordinate, and support the provision of Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services to students across the school.
The Therapy Team Leader also serves as an active member of the School Improvement Team.
Therapy services for students at JSA are delivered via a consultancy model to support the best possible learning outcomes for all students.
The Therapy Team Leader oversees the provision of therapy services at JSA and ensures it is in accordance with the school's philosophy and pedagogical approach.
Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the Therapy Team Leader include: Ensuring JSA therapists' understanding of school policies, initiatives, and other relevant matters that may impact the provision of therapy services at JSA.
Managing the delivery of therapy services across the school.
Overseeing therapists' attendance in classroom team meetings.
Scheduling and convening therapy team meetings as well as discipline-specific meetings.
Managing therapists' professional development plans and reviewing discipline-specific performance.
Ensuring the therapy team's adherence to therapy service guidelines and school policies.
Supporting the therapy team with complex matters concerning therapy service delivery, professional conduct, queries, and recommendations.
Monitoring and supporting effective therapy service delivery.
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.
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.
Contact: Lydia Lee | 0437 976 653 To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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