Speech Pathologist FT or PT (0.6) School Based Position (School Holidays Included)

Department of Education Victoria – Melton VIC

2d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Melton West Primary School is located in the township of Melton, approximately 38 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. Enrolments have recently stabilised with a current enrolment of 527 students. The school has established its reputation amongst the community as a vibrant, committed, professional learning community which has a transparent focus and vision on continuous improvement.

The school¿s facilities have recently been updated, with a full-sized gymnasium, student amenities and a new Administration block constructed. Please click on this link for photos of our well-presented school:https://vimeo.com/820716875/45385e0434

Melton West Primary School believes in high levels of learning for all. We hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school and base all our decisions on what is best for our students.Our vision is to be seen as an inclusive learning community where students, families and staff collaborate to celebrate diversity, nurture curiosity, and encourage each other to achieve and grow as life-long learners.The school values of Communication, Honesty, Kindness, Resilience, Respect and Teamwork underpin the way in which we, as a community, interact to ensure children are supported and safe.





All members of the Melton West Primary School staff demonstrate a strong commitment to keeping up to date with the latest educational research, with many working alongside our school-based coaches and external consultants to continually develop their pedagogical skills. All staff have the chance to be trained in Trauma-Informed Educational Practices once appointed.

We seek educators who are highly skilled practitioners, resilient and committed to working as part of a highly effective Professional Learning Community.The successful applicant will be an exemplary educator who has a passion for continuous learning and who demonstrates the capacity to be an active member of the school community. They will have a proven capacity for success and a demonstrated capacity to align their instructional practice to our whole school practice.

Melton West Primary School will apply a thorough and rigorous screening processes in the recruitment of employees and volunteers involved in child-connected work. Our commitment to child safety and our screening requirements are included in all advertisements for employee, contractor and volunteer positions, and all applicants are provided with copies of the school¿s Child Safety Code of Conduct and the Child Safety Policy.





Please check out our website to find out more about our school.Melton West Primary School (meltonwestps.vic.edu.au)

Applicants wishing to find out information about the school or the position may contact the Principal, Michelle Costa, via email on:******@education.vic.gov.au

Selection Criteria

- SC1. Speech Pathology Knowledge and Practice

Demonstrated ability to assess and support speech, language, communication and literacy needs using evidence-based practices.

- SC2. Student Support and Intervention

Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and evaluate individual and group interventions that improve communication, participation and learning.

- SC3. Collaborative Practice

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to support individuals with diverse communication needs.

- SC4. Professional Learning and Capacity Building

Demonstrated ability to share specialist knowledge, provide practical advice and support others to implement effective communication strategies.

- SC5. Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

- SC6. Organisation and Professional Responsibility

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, monitor progress and uphold professional standards.

Role

Will usually be a member of the leadership team who is accountable for the development and deliver

📌 Speech Pathologist FT or PT (Melton)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melton