Senior School Occupational Therapist (Range 4)

government schools; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvoir Special School in Wodonga is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to join our transdisciplinary team and provide services across the school. The OT will develop and implement purposeful programs, collaborate with teachers, parents and specialists, and support the school's SWPBS framework while engaging in professional development and whole-school OT initiatives.

The role includes coordinating with medical/para professionals, assessing students, writing reports, completing

Qualifications

• SC4: An ability to develop and implement purposeful and relevant occupational therapy programs across the school.
• SC5: Willingness to be a positive and productive member of a multiple disciplinary team to support school wide initiatives and a capacity to adjust to change.
• An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.

Responsibilities

• The OT will be responsible to the leadership team for the provision of occupational therapy services within the transdisciplinary model and will comply with professional standards developed by Belvoir Special School and the mission and vision of our school.
• Implementation of Occupational therapy across the school for identified students.
• Consult with parents, carers and staff at Belvoir Special School in the areas of occupational therapy.
• Liaise with medical/para professionals to organise necessary resources/equipment for students.
• Assess and write comprehensive reports, following departmental guidelines to support PSD applications.
• Complete sensory profiles on students, and support the recommendations in the classroom.
• Work collegially within a multidisciplinary team.
• Guide professional development for parents and staff in areas of Occupational therapy.
• Be flexible and willing to implement areas in the AIP and strategic plan.
• Attend professional development and networks.
• Providing professional development for staff in the areas of Occupational Therapy within the curriculum.
• Development of whole school approach to occupational therapy.
• Attend meetings e.g. staff, department and student support group.
• Assist with the supervision of students in the playground, on excursions and during therapy sessions.
• Carry out responsibilities as directed by Principal Class.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Team collaboration

Adaptability to change

Job description

Belvoir Special School in Wodonga is seeking an experienced occupational therapist to join our transdisciplinary team and provide services across the school. The OT will develop and implement purposeful programs, collaborate with teachers, parents and specialists, and support the school's SWPBS framework while engaging in professional development and whole-school OT initiatives.

The role includes coordinating with medical/para professionals, assessing students, writing reports, completing