Allied Health Assistant - ES Specialist School Setting

Location Profile

Merriang Special Developmental School is a dual campus, government specialist school located in the City of Whittlesea.

The Later Years Campus and main administration offices are located in Duncan Road Lalor and is attended by secondary aged students, whilst primary aged students attend the Early Years Campus located in South Morang.

The schools vision is ' To lead special education through exemplary and innovative practice'. Our school values of Safety, Respect and Active Learning align to the schools expected behaviours of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner. 

The school continues to promote a positive learning environment through SWPBS and our behaviour purpose statement reflects this commitment 'Merriang promotes effective, social and purposeful learning by creating a safe and positive school environment. Through predictable and consistent school wide behavioural learning expectations we will empower, engage and support all members of the school community."

Selection Criteria

SC1.  Demonstrated ability to manage students with an intellectual disability and challenging behaviour.

SC2.  Demonstrated ability to form collaborative partnerships with staff, families and community members from a range of professional and cultural backgrounds.

SC3.  Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.

SC4.  Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, particularly in the area of allied health support.

SC5.  Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

SC6.  Demonstrated experience and capability to support the …