Occupational Therapist

Selection Criteria

1. Specialist knowledge in the area of Pediatric Occupational Therapy with clinical experience delivering a comprehensive occupational therapy service.  Experience within an educational setting is preferable but not essential.

2. Demonstrated understanding of the effects autism spectrum disorder can have on the motor and sensory development of children and a sound understanding of Sensory Integration theory and its applicability as a treatment. 

3. Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with teaching teams to devise programs that extend a student¿s ability to adapt to a range of contexts, particularly the classroom and home environments.

4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development

5. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult with and advise other professionals providing services to students.

Role

The Position

The Occupational Therapist will provide direct services in classrooms and provide recommendations to teaching staff regarding programs for students in a school context.

The Occupational Therapist will provide support to classroom staff, including discussion, modeling and guidance regarding the implementation of recommendations. 

The successful applicant will work at Yarraville Special Developmental School in a part-time capacity in a multidisciplinary team.

Key Accountabilities

• In consultation with the Leadership, teaching staff and allied health team, develop, deliver and evaluate occupational therapy services to students.
• Assist and participate in the development of policies, strategies, processe…