Advertised Vacancy Number SS/SS811694
Appointment Pool
Mosman Park School for Deaf Children is seeking to establish a pool of Auslan Education Assistants for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2024.
Mosman Park School for Deaf Children is a dynamic school which caters for the specific needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Our team of experts include Teachers of the Deaf, Auslan Interpreters, Deaf Role Models, School Psychologists, and more. Together they use their expertise to develop a program which addresses the explicit learning needs of each individual student.
As an Auslan Education Assistant you would provide the highest level of access to the curriculum for deaf students with sign language interpreting and teacher directed tutoring, according to the needs of the students. Suitable applicants would be flexible and able to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and education support staff to support students, the school, and community to ensure high quality bilingual learning programs are provided in an inclusive learning environment. Working closely in a positive, committed team environment with children in individual and small group situations, you would provide positive and engaging opportunities for children to find success and reach their potential.
Suitable applicants would have the ability to communicate confidently and effectively in both English and Auslan, including signing, voicing, and interpreting in both directions. Ideally you will have the ability to show initiative in completing tasks, combined with strong interpersonal skills to both build relationships with students and staff and engage students. Preferably, you will have experience working with special needs children and managing behaviour in a positive way.
Deaf Role Model applicants will support the learning of Deaf children by modelling Deaf culture, Auslan as a first language and the ability of Deaf people to achieve.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements (selection criteria):
- Well developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, liaise with parents,teachers and community members and where necessary assist teachers in understanding students.
- Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to contribute to a professional team and deliver an effective education program.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to deaf or hard of hearing students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) 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 Mosman Park School For Deaf Children can be found by visiting mosmanpkdeafschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Monique Smith, Principal by telephoning (08) 6458 7770 or emailing Monique.Smith@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 (selection criteria), 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to:
- Hold a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Auslan Interpreting (Paraprofessional/Professional) and/or NAATI Accreditation or have considerable proven experience as an Interpreter
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- Complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 3 April 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
