Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria

SC1 A capacity as an Occupational Therapist to deliver a comprehensive occupational therapy service to students with intellectual disabilities in a school environment.

SC2  Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including demonstrated ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with students, colleagues, families and members of the school.

SC3  An ability to assess student skills and maintain appropriate documentation including treatment plans/goals and written reports in accordance with DET guidelines.

SC4  An ability to develop and implement purposeful and relevant occupational therapy programs across the school.

SC5  Willingness to be a positive and productive member of a multiple disciplinary team to support school wide initiatives and a capacity to adjust to change

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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