Advertised Vacancy Number SS/SS821437
Appointment Pool
The School of Special Education Needs: Disability (SSEN:D) is seeking to establish a pool of Lead Education Assistants - Special Needs (EAL), 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 2, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2024. SSEN:D is seeking experienced, committed and collaborative people to work in our team.
SSEN:D is one of seven specialist schools within Statewide Services and operates within a federation of four schools including School of Special Education Needs: Medical and Mental Health, the School of Special Education Needs: Sensory and the School of Special Education Needs: Behaviour and Engagement, to coordinate support for schools where possible and to share resources and expertise.
SSEN:D seeks to make a valued contribution to education through the provision of evidence-based strategies and practical support for students with disability and learning disabilities. Our team of Consulting Teachers work throughout the state, and support includes individualised student support, whole school consultancy, development and delivery of professional learning and the creation of online resources and information. Our school mission, to build the capacity of schools to ensure every student with a disability is a successful student, is at the heart of what we do.
As EAL, the suitable applicants will work collaboratively with Consulting Teachers, to model and coach evidence-based interventions to school staff where SSEN:D is supporting individual and whole school requests for assistance. They will be responsible for assisting Consulting Teachers to deliver planned education programs and demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to be able to successfully participate within a team situation, working alongside school staff, School Psychology Services and external agencies, often within a high-pressure environment, to assist with problem solving, decision making and choosing methods and processes to achieve outcomes. The suitable applicants will also work independently of the Consulting Teacher to provide direct support to students and staff.
They will ideally display an excellent understanding of supporting students with a disability using evidence-based strategies and interventions. As EAL, the suitable applicants will consult with other Education Assistants to develop strategies which address issues that assist teachers in providing care and educational programs for students. They will assist in coordinating, collecting and reporting data that will assist in determining outcomes for students.
Suitable applicants will work closely with Consulting Teachers and Program Coordinators and will be based at either our Padbury or South Lake hubs, dependent on business needs. Travel throughout the State to support students and schools forms an essential part of this role. This will include some overnight stays.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Considerable knowledge and understanding of the delivery of education programs and/or behaviour management plans; and ability to identify problems and assist teachers and other Education Assistants in the development of strategies and solutions.
- Well developed oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, mentor, coach, induct and train other Education Assistants and professional teams, including providing advice and evaluating education programs.
- Well developed written communication skills, including report writing, and the ability to coordinate, collect and present student data at a whole school community level in a meaningful way.
- Well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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.
People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section.
Learn more at our Teams event!
Given the uniqueness of our school, we’re inviting applicants to an opportunity to learn more by joining our Teams event online between 3:30pm - 4:00pm on Thursday, 25 May 2023.
During the event, you’ll learn more about our school, our communities, and some of the incredible experiences that come from working with students with disability. Presenters include some of our amazing staff members. At the end, we’ll wrap things up with a hugely valuable Q&A so you can really see if this is going to be the right fit for you.
Register for the event: Here
Further information about School Of Special Education Needs: Disability can be found by visiting oneclassroom.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information
Please contact Paula D’Cruz, Coordinator, by telephoning 9402 6185 or emailing paula.yost@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 four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to four (4) pages 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:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday 6 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
