Educational Speech Pathologist — AAC & Language Supports

Government schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government schools in Victoria, Australia, seeks a Speech Pathologist to support students' speech, language and communication skills through evidence-based practice. You will conduct assessments, analyse results, and develop clear recommendations to inform interventions and planning in the classroom.

The role involves planning, delivering and evaluating interventions, supporting AAC and visual supports, and building staff capability to address diverse communication needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality speech pathology services within an educational setting, including assessment, analysis, reporting, consultation with families and staff, and the development of practical recommendations that support student learning, communication, participation and engagement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in evidence-based speech pathology practice, including the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of individual, small-group and classroom-based supports and interventions.

Responsibilities

• conducting appropriate speech, language and communication assessments, analysing results and developing clear and practical recommendations.
• planning, delivering and evaluating interventions according to identified student needs.
• supporting the implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), visual supports and other communication systems where appropriate.
• building the knowledge and capability of staff to understand and respond effectively to diverse communication needs.

Job description

Government schools in Victoria, Australia, seeks a Speech Pathologist to support students' speech, language and communication skills through evidence-based practice. You will conduct assessments, analyse results, and develop clear recommendations to inform interventions and planning in the classroom.

The role involves planning, delivering and evaluating interventions, supporting AAC and visual supports, and building staff capability to address diverse communication needs.