Speech Pathologist – Hoxton Park NSW 2171

Description

Start Date: Term 2, 2022
Capacity: Permanent, 4 days per week
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Hoxton Park (2 days)
Good Samaritan Catholic College, Hinchinbrook (2 days)

Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a systemic K-6 school within the Archdiocese of Sydney. We serve a vibrant community that is hope-filled and grounded in faith. Our school motto is NURTURING DISCIPLES.

Good Samaritan Catholic College is a Year 7-12 comprehensive co-educational Catholic College located in South Western Sydney, Australia. We are committed to quality education. Our challenge is to make a positive contribution to the transformation of society by encouraging independent and creative thinkers to search out new ways of dealing with our rapidly changing world.

Both Good Shepherd Primary School and Good Samaritan Catholic College have onsite Specialist Support Classes catering to students with complex needs. We are seeking a passionate, experienced and fully qualified Occupational Therapist who will work across these two schools.

Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Graduate qualifications in Speech Pathology.
• Five years or more of Speech Pathology experience.
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Willingness to respect, support and uphold the mission, ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of Sydney Catholic Schools.

Applications will be considered based on the following levels of experience:

• Experience in liaising and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Working collaboratively with teaching teams to recommend and implement a range of adjustments to support the speech and language needs of the students.
• Strong time management skills demonstrated through self-direction and self initiation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Working with students who have a range of complex disabilities including complex communication needs (CCN) and students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Key Word Sign and a wide range of AAC tools.
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience with, and knowledge of, the NCCD and NDIS.

Desirable:

Post Graduate qualification in Speech Pathology or Education.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Evidence

Sydney Catholic Schools is committed to ensuring the safety of our staff, students and school communities. In line with the Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Education and Care Workers) Order 2021, all of our staff are required to provide Vaccination Evidence that is compliant with the Order as a condition of employment. Compliance with the Order and providing the evidence is an essential requirement of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools.

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