Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria

1. Experience, knowledge and skills in delivering OT therapy services to Primary School aged children presenting with intellectual and/or neuro developmental differences. 
2. Experience with a variety of assessments used in Primary School settings to support engagement in learning. 
3. Experience and understanding in the use of sensory processing theory and practice in paediatric interventions and school settings. 
4. Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication including developing relevant evidence-based goals for students to inform IEPs, specialist input into Disability Inclusion Profiles and other support plans.
5. Demonstrated capacity to plan and manage a caseload including the ability to reflect on practice and apply organisational skills that enable efficient prioritisation of workload. 

Role

Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.  Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations. 

Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal.  Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.  Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.

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