School Speech Pathologist - AAC & Inclusion Lead

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Deanside Primary School in Melbourne is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist to work within our Disability Inclusion team, providing assessment, intervention, and AAC support to students from Foundation to Year 6.

You will collaborate with teachers, wellbeing staff and families to build capacity and integrate communication-supportive practices across the curriculum, with access to iPads and technology-enabled classrooms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of assessment and intervention for speech, language, literacy, AAC and communication needs using evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary allied health and wellbeing team.
• Capacity to design and deliver professional learning for staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment, intervention and reviews for speech, language and AAC needs.
• Collaborate with Disability Inclusion profiles and planning meetings.
• Coach staff and families in AAC and communication supports.
• Deliver professional learning linked to communication adjustments.
• Maintain clear records and comply with professional standards.

Skills

Speech pathology knowledge

Collaborative practice

Professional learning delivery

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Tools

AAC systems

Job description

Deanside Primary School in Melbourne is seeking a qualified Speech Pathologist to work within our Disability Inclusion team, providing assessment, intervention, and AAC support to students from Foundation to Year 6.

You will collaborate with teachers, wellbeing staff and families to build capacity and integrate communication-supportive practices across the curriculum, with access to iPads and technology-enabled classrooms.