Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrates ability to select and apply current evidenced based practice in the provision of Occupational Therapy practice in a primary school setting.

SC2 Relevant critical experience and/or knowledge or interest in the areas of paediatric disability practice and sensory processing.

SC3 Demonstrates ability to form collaborative partnerships with families, staff and community members from a range of professional and cultural backgrounds.

SC4 Demonstrates excellence in oral and written communication including developing relevant evidence-based goals for students to inform IEPs and other support plans.

SC 5 Demonstrates ability to use initiative for problem solving, setting priorities within the caseload and time management.

SC6 Demonstrated experience and capability to plan, implement and support adjustments for students identified for the Disability Inclusion Model, including developing support plans for Disability Inclusion profile meetings.

Role

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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 leade…