This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanancy.
The Specialised Learning Program - Autism (SLP-A) opened at Kelmscott Senior High School (SHS) in 2024. Our growing program is designed to provide individualised, neurodiversity-affirming support to program students by fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and overall well-being.
A hallmark of Kelmscott SHS is the positive engagement between students and staff. The common goal of inspiring students to achieve to the maximum of their academic, social, and emotional potential is reflected in every classroom. Kelmscott SHS has a proud reputation of promoting students to be active citizens at the local, state, national and international levels. Students at our school have a diversity of backgrounds and we celebrate this diversity as a proud Independent Public School. The multicultural nature of the school community is both recognised and celebrated.
Kelmscott SHS offers endorsed Specialist Programs in Agriculture, Music and Gifted and Talented (GAT) Secondary Selective Entrance Program. The school also offers a range of Kelmscott Extension Programs (KEP) in Mathematics, Science, English and Humanities and Social Sciences.
Find out more about our school by visiting kshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant should adopt evidence-based practice and pedagogy to meet the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) without a diagnosed intellectual disability. Knowledge of, and ability to, apply Western Australian curriculum is important to develop the personal and social capability of students and support their achievement across subject areas. The successful applicant should contribute to an effective collaborative environment through regular engagement with whole school staff. You will work closely with education assistants, mainstream teachers, Student Services and other school stakeholders. The successful applicant should have a sound ability to build and maintain professional and proactive relationships.
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator SLP-A, the successful applicant should provide innovative and engaging classes for our students and contribute to their sense of belonging and overall wellbeing in mainstream public schools. The successful applicant will ideally develop highly personalised learning plans and case-management goals to support student achievement in a mainstream setting. They should apply evidence-based, and trauma informed, individualised education interventions to improve academic engagement, organisational skills, social thinking, peer relationships and self-regulation skills. A thorough knowledge of contemporary inclusive pedagogy will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant should be highly motivated, student and relationship focused and dedicated to creating a safe and caring environment. With outstanding communication and leadership skills within the classroom, they will ideally create an environment in which students with ASD can thrive within the existing mainstream secondary school setting. The successful applicant should be able to apply their current knowledge of Autism and their comprehensive experience enabling students to succeed at secondary schooling from Years 7 to 12.
To be suitable for this role, you will 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 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
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 Sarah Adams, Program Coordinator, on (08) 9495 7400 or emailing sarah.adams3@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Sarah Adams on 0476 878 031
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 four (4) 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 three (3) 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/TCH919623
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 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.
