Mental Health Practitioner Southern Autistic School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Southern Autistic School (SAS) is a specialist school dedicated to the education of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and with significant deficits in language. SAS provides evidence based educational programs to meet the learning needs of children with a diagnosis of ASD. A focus of the current Strategic Plan is making the school a centre of excellence and expertise in the delivery of education for students with autism. There are four sub schools on the same campus. 

The classroom teacher is supported by a teaching assistant. Speech pathologists support the development of individual communication programs and occupational therapists add to the comprehensive educational team. The Mental Health Practitioner will work with a clinical psychologist and experienced Social Worker to support families and students to further enhance wellbeing across the school.

Vision Statement: The SAS vision for students is to develop lifelong learners who have a sense of belonging and are encouraged to implement their skills and knowledge to make choices and accept responsibility for their decisions. Our school values are: ‘I am Safe, I am a Learner and I Belong’.

The Fixed Term role 1289124 is Fulltime at ES Range 4 salary; the Ongoing role 1286159 is 0.6 (22.8 hours/week- 3 days) at ES Range 4 salary  

Refer to full Job Advertisement # 1289124 and # 1286159 in DET Recruitment Online https://schooljobs.eduweb.vic.gov.au for:

  • Key Selection Criteria
  • Qualifications and Experience
  • Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Benefits
  • Salary range stated refers to FTE Fixed Term role: (1289124); Ongoing role (1256159) is 0.6 and paid at 0.6 Pro-rata salary
  • Both roles include paid, non-working DET school holiday periods within contract dates and Superannuation payments in addition to the Salary Band advertised

Applicants to apply in DET Recruitment Online https://schooljobs.eduweb.vic.gov.au to:

  1. address Key Selection Criteria listed in Recruitment Online Job Number 1289124 &/ or 1286159
  2. include Resume
  3. include Letter of Application

Fixed Term (1289124) commences 24/10/2022- 20/12/2023

Ongoing (1286159) commences 24/10/2022

Applications close in Recruitment Online on 02/10/2022

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Southern Autistic School

Job Salary

$85,000 - $99,999