Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist
Core
Support children and young people to achieve educational goals, participate fully in school life, and overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing through individualized programs and assessments.
Role type
Allied health professional (Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist) in education
Builds
Inclusive learning environments and student access to education
Domain
Education / Allied Health
Required skills
Sensory and motor assessment, self-regulation support, communication skills development, program design, stakeholder collaboration, documentation and reporting
Preferred skills
Multidisciplinary team collaboration, capacity building in schools, preventative and early intervention models
Technologies
Special access equipment, therapy resources, assessment tools
Responsibilities
Design and implement individualised programs in collaboration with teachers and parents; Conduct assessments of students in areas such as communication, speech, language, regulation, fine motor, and self-care; Document, monitor, and report on student participation and progress; Provide information about physical barriers and special access equipment in the school environment; Attend staff, therapy, and case conferences.
Seniority
Experienced, graduate or post-graduate qualification required