School-Based Occupational Therapist — Empower Students

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 17.5%

Parental leave 14 wks

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Job summary

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support students in our Cairns schools. The role involves delivering therapy services, building capacity within schools and working within a collaborative team.

You will work with students, families, teachers and external agencies to help learners access the curriculum, provide training to staff, and visit schools regularly.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Experience working within a disability setting; including with children, young people and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to select and apply evidence-based practice in the provision of occupational therapy services in an educational setting, particularly for students with disabilities.
• Proven capacity to develop and implement programs and associated strategies and services to support the needs of students.
• Demonstrated skills in the implementation of programs and training of support personnel.
• Ability to operate in teams and develop professional networks with persons from various agencies including regional and outreach therapy services.
• An understanding of inclusive practices in educational settings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of the school community.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within teams.
• Capacity to plan and deliver timely professional learning opportunities for staff development that improve teaching and learning experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Current drivers licence.
• A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education.
• Promote child safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to students in schools.
• Develop capacity within schools to meet diverse learner needs.
• Work within a consultative framework with students, parents, teachers, learning support teachers, therapists, administration and external agencies.
• Strengthen students' individual skills to access the curriculum.
• Train teaching staff in program implementation and management.
• Collaborate with the Engagement Wellbeing and Learning Directorate, Principals and school staff.
• Frequent and regular school visits.

Job description

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to support students in our Cairns schools. The role involves delivering therapy services, building capacity within schools and working within a collaborative team.

You will work with students, families, teachers and external agencies to help learners access the curriculum, provide training to staff, and visit schools regularly.