SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/LANGUAGE SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR

Therapy Connect; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoppers Crossing Secondary College is seeking a Speech Pathologist to lead language and literacy support, assess students, and provide strategic professional services within the Inclusion and Wellbeing Team. You will collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies to support individual student language development and literacy outcomes.

The role involves coordinating language and literacy programs, conducting formal and informal assessments (e.g., CELF), and delivering targeted

Qualifications

• Qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of the Speech Pathology Australia.
• Ability to provide consultancy speech pathology services for students and collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies to manage individual student language development and needs.
• Experience with formal and informal assessments and providing complex professional reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the College Language and Literacy Support Programs in accordance with DET Guidelines.
• Coordinate and support the Language Support ES team.
• Manage and develop the Literacy and Speech Pathology programs and related staff.
• Provide 1:1 or small group intervention and in-class support to students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Consultation

Assessment reporting

Professional development

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia

Tools

Pearson Clinical

Job description

Speech Pathologist provides high level support addressing the therapy needs of
individuals and groups of students. The Speech Pathologist works within the Disability
Inclusion and Wellbeing Team, led by the Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will
be required to demonstrate evidence of an appropriate speech pathologist qualification.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of the Speech Pathology Australia.
• Knowledge and understanding of paediatric and adolescent communication development, language disorders/difficulties and literacy impairment.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide consultancy speech pathology services for students, collaborating with staff, parents, and external agencies to manage individual student language development and needs.
• Preparedness to communicate assessment results to parents and key staff (eg: classroom teachers, SSS, leadership)
• Commitment to undertaking and delivering ongoing professional development.
• Hold a recognised tertiary qualification. Eligibility for registration with the appropriate body or possession of qualifications that are recognised by their professional association will be required.
• Coordinate the College Language and Literacy Support Programs in accordance with DET Guidelines.
• Coordinate and support the work of Language Support ES team.
• Manage and further develop the Hoppers Crossing Secondary College Literacy Support Program (including the management of program staff) and Speech Pathology Program.
• Develop Inclusion based programs to support engagement and achievement at the college (eg: social skills groups)
• Conduct formal (eg: CELF) and informal assessments for students who have been referred to the Inclusion Program.
• Provide complex professional reports requiring in depth factual analysis, including assessments and recommendations for consideration of others.
• Provide Record’s of Specialist Involvement Reports (ROSIs) for DIP funding applications. Attend DIP funding meetings as required.
• Provide operational leadership and strategic planning in respect to professional service delivery.

Coordinate, participate in, and provide student support, including:

• 1:1 Intervention
• In class support
• One to one or small group periods of instruction when necessary
• Encouraging positive attitudes and expectations
• Strengthening links between school and home

Provide teacher support, as needed, including :

• Providing information to teachers about students in the Inclusion Program.
• Offering teaching strategies and providing advice to support student engagement and achievement.
• Helping prepare material to support student engagement and achievement
• Classroom observations and feedback sessions.

• Attending and participating in established Student Support Groups / Care Team Meetings as required.
• Conduct training and instruction to school colleagues with your expertise
• Participate in annual performance assessment process.
• Liaise with other personnel services and resources (SWC., Community Services, etc.) as required.

Maintain comprehensive and accurate records, including:

• Case notes
• Current and accessible records on the student/s
• A network listing of people and organisations who are involved with the student/s

• Utilise Pearson Clinical to maintain technical assistance for assessments and other services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Inclusion Leader/Assistant Principal.