Speech And Language Therapist

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a Speech Pathologist with experience in a school setting who has a passion for learning and supporting students and their families. The position requires travelling between 2-3 schools/nurseries.

MANDATORY:

– A valid DHA License or DHA eligibility letter.

– Atleast 2 years work experience with a paediatric caseload.

– Professional Proficiency in English.

– Driver’s License

Skills

Skills

– Highly developed organisational skills

– Strong time managment skills

– Ability to prioritise and manage a busy caseload

– Good interpersonal Skills

– Strong sense of team work

– Ability to work collaboratively

– Experience with paediatric caseload

Responsibilities

– To conduct assessment and therapy of students in the school setting, including communication skills including receptive language, expressive language and pragmatic skills.

– To work co-operatively with other staff in sharing case load and departmental responsibilities as required.

– To provide written and verbal feedback/reports on assessments of students.

– To work collaboratively with teaching staff and parents to develop and work towards achieving students’ appropriate speech, language and communication goals.

– To provide feedback as required to parents regarding their child’s therapy session wise.

– To provide individual, group and consultative speech therapy programs within the school environment as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

– To liaise with professionals from associated agencies as required for ongoing management or student referral.