<p><b>ABOUT US </b></p><p>St Lucy’s School is a Catholic primary and secondary school in the Dominican tradition for students with disabilities. We are a community enriched by difference; inspiring learning for a life of purpose. </p><p>At St Lucy&#39;s School we work with each student individually in order to unlock their unique potential and to encourage them to become independent. We provide a holistic education, offering outstanding academic programs taught by special educators with the support of our dedicated therapy team.</p><p><b>ABOUT THE ROLE </b></p><p>We are seeking an experienced part-time Speech Pathologist (3 days per week) plus twelve days during non-term time. The role of the Speech Pathologist is to enhance the teaching of language and communication in the classrooms, and to assist students to access the curriculum to the best of their ability. The Speech Pathologist collaborates closely with the classroom teachers and teacher&#39;s aides to determine the communication goals, and assess the achievement of those goals. </p><p>The Speech Pathologist is a member of the Therapy Team which includes, Head of Student Engagement (K-12), Speech Pathologist, School Psychologists and Occupational Therapists. The Speech Pathologist provides support to the students at St Lucy&#39;s main campus at Wahroonga, as well as the three satellite classes located at Narrabeen and Narraweena.</p><p><b>ABOUT YOU </b></p><p>The School’s core values are Joy, Community, Courage and Truth. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values. </p><p>To be successful for this role, the following experience, skills and attributes are essential.</p><ul><li>Demonstrated commitment to student well-being and capacity building </li><li>Collaborative team member approach. </li><li>Possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships. </li><li>Effective planning and organisational skills, including good time management skills. </li><li>Acts professionally and maintains confidentiality. </li><li>Obtain a Speech Pathology degree. </li><li>Minimum two years&#39; disability paediatric experience. </li><li>Ideally proficient in application of voice output technology, particularly Proloquo2go, experienced in use of basic Key Word Sign. </li><li>Participation in co-curricular activities, camps and day trips/excursions. </li><li>A preparedness to embrace the ethos and values of St Lucy’s School. </li></ul><p>The following experience, skills and attributes are desirable.</p><ul><li>Experience in a school environment preferred but not essential</li></ul><p><b>EXTRA BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ST LUCY’S </b></p><ul><li>As a Public Benevolent Institution, we can offer to package a component of your salary as a tax-free fringe benefit and this will increase your take home salary. </li><li>Nine (9) weeks leave annually </li><li>Close to public transport on Sydney’s beautiful North Shore </li><li>Onsite Car Parking available </li><li>Personal Well-Being Initiatives and access to Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Professional Development Plans</li></ul><p><b>HOW TO APPLY </b></p><p>For more information, please see the position description.</p><p>To apply for this position, please email nicolef&#64;stlucys.nsw.edu.au the following documentation: </p><ul><li><b>Completed</b> <b>Application Form </b></li><li><b>Resume </b></li><li><b>Brief Covering Letter</b> addressed to the Principal, David Raphael (no longer than two pages) which addresses: </li><li>The reason for your interest, and </li><li>Your demonstrated experience and skills in relation to the role. </li></ul><p>St Lucy’s School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, the well-being of children and protecting children from abuse. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check before commencing work. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children. </p><p>St Lucy&#39;s School policy requires staff to have received three (3) Covid-19 vaccine doses. </p><p><b>Applications close on Sunday 14 August 2022.</b></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>