Department of Education Victoria – Wodonga VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Belvoir Special School is a multi-mode specialist school in Wodonga which provides a high-quality educational program for students with mild, moderate and profound intellectual disabilities. Many students also have a level of Physical disability. Students range in age from five to eighteen years of age. In 2014 the school moved to a brand-new purpose-built facility. Current student population is 156.

To attend the school students must meet the statewide eligibility criteria and are enrolled at Belvoir Special School after consultation with parents, previous schools or kindergartens and appropriate paramedic personnel if needed, in accordance with the school's documented enrolment policy. Our school's philosophy is reflected in its programs and based on the belief that children learn best in a co-operative environment that is happy, challenging, supportive and non-threatening. Belvoir is a School Wide Positive Behaviour Support School and has developed a school culture that is reflected by the ideals of SWPBS.

As a school we encourage active involvement and participation of students, staff, parents, caregivers, volunteers and the wider community. Belvoir is committed to developing lifelong learners who are encouraged to pursue their individual strengths and talents. Our aim is to enable all students who graduate from Belvoir to live an `enviable life¿ which allows them to achieve all their dreams. To do this we require committed teachers and support staff who see the special characteristics of all our students and will strive to ensure each individual feels safe, is confident and valued as a person.

Selection Criteria

- SC1:



A capacity as an Occupational Therapist to deliver a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service tostudents with intellectual disabilities in a school environment.
- SC2: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with students, colleagues, families and members of the school.
- SC3: An ability to assess student skills and maintain appropriate documentation including treatment plans/goals and written reports in accordance to DET guidelines.
- 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.

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.



Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.

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. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee¿s position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

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 qualified standards developed by Belvoir Special School and the mission and vision of our school.
- Implementation of Occupational therapy across the school foridentified students.
- Consult with parents, carers and staff at Belvoir Special School in theareas of occupational therapy.
- Liaise with medical/para professionals to organise necessaryresources/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 th

📌 Occupational Therapist Range 4 ONGOING (Wodonga)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Wodonga