School Speech-Language Pathologist — MTSS & AAC Specialist

Rangebank Primary School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangebank Primary School is seeking a Speech Pathologist to conduct speech, language and communication assessments and to plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions for students with diverse needs.

You will collaborate with school staff to align supports with classroom goals, contribute to MTSS, and provide expert advice on improving oral language, literacy and social communication across tiers.

Qualifications

• Current professional knowledge and ongoing professional learning.
• Adherence to professional standards and Department policies including Child Safe Standards.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to families and staff.
• Culturally responsive practice with diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborative work within Wellbeing and Inclusion teams.
• Caseload management within MTSS framework.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments using standardised and informal tools with staff/families.
• Identify strengths, needs and barriers to learning.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate language, speech and literacy interventions.
• Provide AAC strategies for complex needs.
• Establish measurable goals and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with teachers to align with classroom goals.
• Contribute to MTSS planning and implementation.
• Strengthen Tier 1 classroom practices for oral language and vocabulary.
• Develop Tier 2 small-group interventions.
• Provide Tier 3 assessment and intervention for complex cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

MTSS collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Intervention planning

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Registration with Speech Pathology Australia

Tools

Assessment tools

Job description

Rangebank Primary School is seeking a Speech Pathologist to conduct speech, language and communication assessments and to plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions for students with diverse needs.

You will collaborate with school staff to align supports with classroom goals, contribute to MTSS, and provide expert advice on improving oral language, literacy and social communication across tiers.