Speech Therapist- Ascot Vale Heights School - ES Range 5 - NEW POSITION

Location Profile

Ascot Vale Heights School is a state government P-12 special school, catering for students with mild intellectual disabilities. We are deeply passionate about preparing young people to reach their full potential and become active and engaged global learners.   AVHS provides evidence-based learning that maximises the independence of each person in an innovative and engaging inclusive learning environment. It is located in the Travancore Estate of Ascot Vale.

The school offers excellent programs to promote the learning and independence skills of all students.

Specialist classes include Physical Education, Music, Art, and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen and Garden Program.

Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in their children's education.  A number of information sessions and programs to support parents are held throughout the year.

Ascot Vale Heights School is supported by a collaborative Allied Health team comprising Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapists and a Mental Health Practitioner. The Allied Health team works closely with teachers, Education Support staff, students and families to support communication, learning, wellbeing, participation and independence. Allied Health staff work as an integral part of the school community, providing consultation, classroom-based support, professional expertise and targeted interventions that build the capacity of staff to meet the diverse needs of our students.

For further information please visit: https://ascotvalehs.vic.edu.au/ 

Selection Criteria

1. Advanced Speech Pathology expertise
Demonstrated exten…