Speech & Language Therapist

Employer: Grace Orchard School
Speech Therapist
The Speech Therapist, under the supervision of the Head of Department (Allied Professionals), is a member of the school's AP Department. He / She works via an inter-disciplinary model with fellow allied professionals, teaching staff and parents / caregivers in providing speech therapy intervention (assessment, intervention, consultation and evaluation) to students with Mild Intellectual Disability, as well as those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. He / She will participate in case consultations and provide relevant support services to benefit students and their families. The standard of professional practice will be ethical and delivered with due consideration to the relevant legislation and procedures.
Job Description:

• Identify and assess individual therapy needs of students using standardised assessment tools and school in-house assessment forms.
• Facilitate development of appropriate and effective t...