Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Part Time Considered

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Full Time - Part Time Considered Schools (Government) Applications close Sunday 2 March 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full time Salary: Salary not specified Grade: Ed Support Level 1-Range 4 Occupation: Education and Training Location: Western Metropolitan Reference: 1465777Location Profile College Profile St Albans Secondary College's vision, values and guiding principles combine to create a safe, supportive and structured environment where every student is supported and inspired to achieve to the best of their ability. Our College community values respect, integrity, leadership, and the pursuit of excellence. We are proud of our school community's achievements: our results in almost all areas are significantly higher than the average for the State, and for similar schools. St Albans Secondary College has regularly been recognised as a high performing school. In studies undertaken by the Department of Education and the University of Melbourne we were well above state benchmarks in all measures. These outcomes, together with excellent attendance rates, continued growth in students' literacy and numeracy skills, and significant improvement in students' sense of connectedness and safety, are a testament to the combined efforts of staff, families and students. Our commitment to foster the academic and personal development of each student, to provide a high-quality education, and to guarantee a broad range of programs to challenge and enrich all students, is a significant factor in these achievements. Our Attendance Policy of 90%, close monitoring of student absences, and effective communication with parents ensure that the importance of regular attendance for successful student learning is well embedded in the school culture. Selection Criteria Ability to develop and deliver a comprehensive student-centred Occupational Therapy service in an educational setting. Demonstrated ability to assess each student's learning needs and formulate curriculum based individual goals and support plans. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills when working with students, families, teachers and other professionals. Excellent time management skills to act as a resource person in the area of Occupational Therapy and prioritisation of responsibilities to ensure the role is most effective. Ability to work effectively in a trans-disciplinary team as well as facilitate Occupational Therapy groups. Ability to work independently, to accept supervision as required, and an ability to seek support and implement recommendations. Ability to evaluate programs, interventions, your professional performance, and provide evidence of outcomes. Role The Occupational Therapists will be based in the College Inclusion Team. They will be responsible for conducting assessments to identify goals, strengths and barriers to learning then recommending strategies or changes to the environment to increase participation within the school setting. The role works in partnership with the Disability Inclusion Coordinator and Leading Teacher Inclusion to support students with disabilities and additional needs to achieve high-quality outcomes at the College. Must hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) and Working with children's check (WWC). Responsibilities In consultation with the Leading Teacher Inclusion and Disability Inclusion Coordinator conduct assessments and developing individualised intervention and therapy plans for children with various physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments. Provide expert advice and recommendations for teachers that inform the development of Individual Education plans for students with disabilities. Deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions (individual and small groups) to assist children achieve their IEP goals. Work cooperatively and effectively within the interdisciplinary school staff to provide families with a high quality, coordinated service. Providing education and support to children, staff and families to support targeted students to develop functional independence and the self-management of their daily needs. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational requirements. Participate in continuous professional development activities to stay up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices. Liaising with other allied health and medical professionals as required. Provide verbal feedback to parents, and verbal or written assessment feedback to school staff as appropriate. Complete written progress notes in accordance with school requirements. Liaise with teachers and provide advice on modifying classroom tasks in order to best meet student needs. Participate in Student Support Group Meetings and other school based meetings as required. Other duties as directed by the Principal. 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: Application Process 1. A cover sheet providing contact information including email and phone number (address optional). 2. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications. 3. Specific Key Selection Criteria response. 4. The names, email addresses and contact details for three referees. For ease of handling by the school, all documents (cover letter, CV and key selection criteria responses) can be saved as one pdf and uploaded to Recruitment Online. Please also ensure that your name is included in the header of each document. All applicants should ensure that their personal profile on Recruitment Online is up to date. Applicants seeking further information about the College or this position, are encouraged to contact the General Office on 03 9366 2555, prior to the closing date of applications. 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 Department's HR Website . Applications close Sunday 2 March 2025 at 11.59PM. #J-18808-Ljbffr