Music Therapist for Special Education Programs in Melbourne

Glenroy Specialist School is one of four schools in Victoria specialised for students with physical disabilities and significant medical needs. Current enrolment numbers are 168.6 EFT with students ranging in age from 5 to 18 years. The school boasts a purpose-built facility designed to optimise student learning outcomes and maximise their health and wellbeing. Divided into three sub-schools: Junior, Middle and Senior, classes are structured to cater for learning levels. Teaching and supports are differentiated to accommodate students' individual communication and access. Specialist teaching spaces include the arts precinct, library and hydrotherapy pool.

The school operates a Team Around the Learner model where all stakeholders work in a collaborative manner with the student at the centre. All staff participate in personal care programs and are involved in manual handling. Our vision to educate in an inclusive, respectful, compassionate and creative learning environment provides the opportunity for students and members of our community to feel empowered, happy, resilient and proud. The school values of Respect, Inclusion, Compassion and Creativity underpin work across the school. The school motto 'Working Together to Achieve' recognises the importance of strong partnerships, internally and with external agencies, that contribute to the success of students and the school community.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of the implication of significant physical and multiple disabilities on student learning, including an awareness of teaching methods, communication systems and devices and technology which will maximise students' opportunity to be effective learners.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver music therapy programs to support student learning in a specialist setting.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills and the ability to work as an effective member of large and complex teams.
• Evidence of a commitment to and participation in professional development activities and programs that enhance effective teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support of each student's access to learning.
• Adherence to the school's policies, procedures and initiatives.
• In situ modelling, coaching and training for the classroom teams.
• Plan and deliver professional development and training for the staff, parents and others as required by the school.
• Participate in school professional development.
• Attend meetings as required by the school.
• Work with teachers and other therapists to plan and assess programs and individual student goals.
• Participation in the mealtime and student personal care programs.
• Liaise with professionals and other agencies as required.
• Support funding applications.
• Provide small group Music therapy classes.
• Support the maintenance of Music equipment, including instruments and spaces.
• Support music events and incursions.
• Other duties as directed by a member of the Leadership Team.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.

The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.

It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability. Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD).

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.

Conditions of Employment

All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements. Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.