Please be advised, as of 4.26pm on Friday, 13 September 2024 the closing date for this advert has changed.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Support Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Koorana Education Support Centre (KESC) is an inclusive school co-located with Koorana Primary School. Our policy is to encourage the fullest cooperation between teachers, students, and families in the process of learning. Koorana ESC has a collaborative team that works effectively together in a positive environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kooranaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking high-quality teachers who are enthusiastic and dedicated to teaching students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and trauma. Suitable applicants should be able to manage and work well in a team and ideally possess excellent behaviour management skills and techniques matched directly to student needs. They should be innovative and have good knowledge of disability to cater for the individual learning needs of each student and ensure high expectations of student progress.
Suitable applicants should provide the best for each student both academically and non-academically. They will ideally establish and maintain quality relationships and communicate extensively with all stakeholders. Experience and knowledge of planning using the Western Australian Curriculum, implementing evidence-based programs, and reporting to parents for students with special education needs and disabilities, especially Autism and communication difficulties will be highly regarded. Applicants who are familiar with teaching Sounds Write, Letters and Sounds and Protective Behaviours and who have a deep understanding of communication pedagogy including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems and Aided Language Stimulation practices are encouraged to apply.
Teachers will be expected to plan, implement, monitor, and report on student progress at an individual level, while incorporating school-based initiatives including Literacy, Mathematics and Communication. Experience with the Special Education Needs - Reporting to Parents (SEN RTP) is also highly desirable. Teachers are encouraged to undertake leadership roles across the school in accordance with the School Plan, and to actively participate in curriculum and pedagogy focus teams.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ashleigh Currie on (08) 9523 7999 or Koorana.ESC@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH915288
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 October 2024
