Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS616251
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2020.
Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and passionate Education Assistant – Special Needs to join their friendly team.
Suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist in the development, implementation and assessment of specialised education programs. They will support the delivery of planned education programs, operation of digital technologies, including communication and implement individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. They will also provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of educational goals. Suitable applicants will be collaborative, organised, excellent communicators, efficient at documentation and become involved in the supportive, innovative and dynamic school.
Eastern Goldfields ESC caters for students with mild, moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. Many students also have associated physical disabilities and mental health issues. The student population is varied, in that some of the students' families are well established Goldfielders, while other students are only recent arrivals brought to the city due to parent work commitments.
Eastern Goldfields ESC is a partner school to both Kalgoorlie Boulder Community High School (KBCHS) and Eastern Goldfields College (EGC). The Middle school campus is co-located with KBCHS in Boomerang Crescent and caters for students in Years 7 to 10. The senior school is co-located with EGC on the Goldfields Institute of Technology campus in the centre of Kalgoorlie and caters for students in Years 11 to 13.
Students from Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Coolgardie, Kambalda and surrounding areas attend the ESC using either the general school bus service or the specialised transport service provided by the Department of Transport.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- Ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre can be found by visiting Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Janekke Higgins, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kalgoorlie, by telephoning 0497 758 984 or emailing janekke.higgins@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 6 February 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.