2027 Speech Pathologist - Time Fraction 0.6
Core
Provide high-quality speech pathology assessment, intervention, and consultation to support students' communication, participation, and engagement in an educational setting.
Role type
Speech Pathologist (Education Support)
Builds
Individual and small-group speech pathology interventions, communication supports (AAC, visual supports), and whole-school inclusive practice systems.
Domain
Education / Speech-Language Pathology
Required skills
Evidence-based speech pathology practice, assessment and analysis, intervention planning and delivery, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, professional coaching and modelling, AAC and visual support implementation.
Preferred skills
Experience in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), knowledge of inclusive classroom practice, ability to build staff capability.
Technologies
AAC systems, visual supports, assessment tools.
Responsibilities
Conduct formal and informal assessments of speech, language, and social communication; plan, implement, and evaluate individual and small-group interventions; consult with families and staff to develop shared understandings of student needs; contribute to Student Support Group meetings and Individual Education Plans; provide coaching to teachers on embedding communication strategies; monitor student progress and adjust supports based on evidence.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC