We are seeking to establish a pool of Multi-Disciplinary Conductors (Conductive Education) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 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.
Carson Street is a Primary Education Support School catering for students whose disabilities require extensive therapy and educational services. Students typically have a wide variety of medical conditions.
Find out more about our school by visiting carsonst.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The school attracts and retains experienced, caring and innovative staff that provide a range of high quality learning opportunities that stimulate and challenge the individual needs and talents of the students. This is done within a collaborative school culture, creating an integrated approach to program development and a strong sense of collegiality. The focus on individual student needs and abilities is achieved through maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the wider community.
Key responsibilities
- In collaboration with Conductors, design and supervise the in-class operations of Conductive Education group programs including observations, the preparation and implementation of appropriate complex programs, task series and daily routines to maximise outcomes for students with motor learning impairments and associated difficulties.
- Report regularly to Conductive Education Co-ordinator on the progress of students’ individual gross and fine motor development including carrying out observations, creating Individual education plans (IEP) physical targets, data collection, writing report comments and carrying out annual Gross Motor Function Measure collaboratively with Conductors.
- Contributes to collaborative processes with school-based colleagues, therapy providers, visiting teachers and parents in the development and promotion of conductive pedagogy.
- Provide support and/or hands on training to colleagues in how students access the curriculum and world around them within the framework of Conductive Education.
- Prepare and provide training to colleagues and parents in the theory and methodology of Conductive Education in collaboration with Conductors.
- In collaboration with Conductors, planning, preparing & delivering programs, evaluating and reporting against IEPs for 0-4 Early Intervention Parent and Child groups.
- In collaboration with Conductors, participate in Initial Assessment of new continuing education (CE) students (may include report writing).
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Shona Ballantyne, Conductive Education Co-Ordinator, on (08) 6216 4950 or emailing shona.ballantyne@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Shona Ballantyne on 0499 874 657
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:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- Up to a five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development, implementation and review of Conductive Education programs to increase the learning outcomes of students with a variety of motor impairments and a range of associated difficulties.
- Demonstrated knowledge of latest trends and research in the field of Conductive Education and related areas.
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, Conductive Education policies and educational programs and deliver professional development.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues, develop plans and strategies and implement innovative solutions to address complex problems.
- Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills with a proven ability to both collaborate within a trans-disciplinary Conductive Education team and function autonomously whilst working with a range of people across educational and community settings.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
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/SS915468
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 8 October 2024.
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
