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Location: Melbourne | Northern MetropolitanJob type: Full time / From 28/01/2025Organisation: Schools (Government)Salary: Salary not specifiedOccupation: Education and TrainingReference: 1449890Job posted: 14/11/2024Closes: 27/11/2024Location ProfileBroadmeadows Special Developmental School provides educational programs for primary and secondary school-aged students with a moderate to severe intellectual disability who may also have sensory, physical impairments and autism spectrum disorder. The school is a modern purpose-built facility located in the Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows and provides an attractive and safe environment. Learning areas include well-equipped classrooms, dedicated specialist spaces and outdoor learning zones. The school has 2 sites, the main campus in Dimboola Rd and a Sorrento Street campus with students attending from a wide geographical and diverse socio-economic background.The school has a current enrolment of 340 students. Students attend school daily from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Eligible school-aged students living within the designated transport zone have access to free transport to and from school. Programs are delivered within Department of Education guidelines and reflect the Victorian Curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the development of programs that address individual student needs, through Individual Learning Plans. Educational goals and priorities are reviewed every six months. Class groups are comprised of 6-8 students, with a teacher and teacher assistant, to ensure a safe and effective learning environment, where individuals are respected and self-esteem and dignity are strongly advocated. The school has a trans-disciplinary approach to student learning with input from educators, therapists and parents. Teachers case conference students with their allocated Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist each week.Our school 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. Broadmeadows SDS has a School Wide Positive Behaviour Program and has developed a school culture that is reflected by the ideals of positive behaviour support. An emphasis is placed on students attaining skills and knowledge that they will use as young adults when graduating at 18 years of age.StaffingThe school is staffed with classroom teachers, specialist teachers, literacy specialists, teacher assistants, occupational therapists, speech therapists and physiotherapists. The school accesses additional support through the Visiting Teacher Services for Hearing and Vision Impairment and a Guidance Officer. Current staffing includes over 150 staff including a team of 30 plus therapists. Successful applicants may be required to work at either the Dimboola Campus or the Sorrento Campus which are within a short walk of each other.Selection CriteriaKnowledge of the use and application of a wide range of interventions to assist children with an intellectual disability to participate in school based activities including play, sensory regulations, fine motor, self care.Recognise the importance of working positively and effectively with a multi-disciplinary team in a trans-disciplinary way.Ability to communicate effectively with families, care givers, staff and other professionals on a service delivery and client-based issues.An ability to resource and in-service staff on relevant Occupational Therapy theory and intervention related to productivity, self care and leisure such that intervention can be facilitated in every class.An understanding and commitment to using adaptive equipment to support participation and productivity within everyday environments.RoleConduct assessment of students in areas such as regulation, fine motor, self care, social interactions.Design and implement programs in collaboration with teachers, parents / carers, according to students' individual needs and based on developmental level and age appropriateness.Document, record, and accurately report on student involvement, evaluate progress and make recommendations for future programming.Provide information about special access equipment and physical barriers within the school environment as required by staff, parents / carers.Attend meetings eg, staff, therapy and case conferences.Manage and maintain Occupational Therapy resources.ResponsibilitiesEffective assessment monitoring and reporting of students' individual needs.Implement therapeutic programs through individual, small group or whole class settings.Provide support to students' families or carers through direct and indirect means eg. meetings and developing / providing resources.Effective organisation management and promotion of teamwork.Effective communication skills. Evidence of professionally sensitive communication with parents / carers and students.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school. The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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