Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH819309
Hammond Park Secondary College (SC) is seeking two (2) Teachers – Specialised Learning Program - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to deliver specialist learning programs, to support students with ASD to access mainstream education.
We currently have the following positions available:
- 2 x - permanent full-time positions
All positions will commence Term 3, 2023.
The successful applicants will ideally adopt evidence-based practice and pedagogy to meet the needs of students with ASD without a diagnosed intellectual disability. Knowledge of, and ability to, apply Western Australian curriculum is highly important to this role. As a vital member of the college community, you will move between the specific role within the Specialist Learning Program (SLP) and mainstream class roles.
This is an integrated program and as such we are seeking dedicated, highly motivated teachers who will actively contribute to our college culture and are prepared to grow and learn in alignment to our college’s strategic directions.
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator (Autism), SLP Teachers will provide innovative and engaging classes for our students and contribute to their sense of belonging and overall wellbeing in mainstream classrooms. Teachers of this program will develop highly personalised learning plans to facilitate access to age-appropriate curriculum. They will apply evidence-based individualised education interventions to improve academic engagement, organisational skills, social thinking, peer relationships and self-regulation skills.
The successful applicants should be relationship focused and dedicated to creating a safe and caring environment in which ASD students can thrive within their existing mainstream secondary school setting. Ideally the successful applicants will have outstanding communication and leadership skills within the classroom and the ability to work with a range of teaching and non-teaching staff across the college.
Located in Hammond Park on Irvine Parade, the college includes state of the art classrooms and our staff provide challenging, engaging and intentional instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students and foster a culture of life-long learning.
Hammond Park SC places the social and emotional needs of the students at the centre of the work we do, and a school-wide Wellbeing Framework based on the Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement and Health (PERMAH) principles informs our policies and procedures.
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Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job related information:
Please contact Joanne Willesee, Principal, by telephoning 0436 918 792 or emailing Joanne.Willesee@education.wa.edu.au
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 your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
In your statement addressing these domains, you will also need to demonstrate the following work related requirements in relation to teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder without a diagnosed intellectual disability:
- Apply evidence-based pedagogy for improving student outcomes relevant to the WA curriculum
- Knowledge and/or a commitment to participate in relevant training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), positive behaviour support and a range of evidenced-based teaching practices to improve student outcomes
- Monitor, review and report on the performance of students by creating individualised learning plans, maintaining relevant, rigorous and valid programming, data collection and reporting systems
- Efficiently deploy resources and manage a team of education assistants to ensure program fidelity
- Demonstrate high level interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, parents, students and the school community.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. 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.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
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.
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 domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school, including the work related requirements outlined above
- 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 (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:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
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 Accountability 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, 8 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
