This is a permanent full time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, drawing its student enrolment from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. With a student population more than 2000 and approximately 200 teaching staff and 100 support staff on campus, the school is inclusive and comprehensive, providing courses for Years 7 to 12. It is the school of choice for many local and international families.
The school is committed to the intellectual, creative and social development of our students by the provision of stimulating and relevant programs and orderly teaching and classroom practices. Pastoral care and academic achievement are very strong. Community support and parental involvement are cornerstones of our culture.
Harrisdale is one of the state’s newest schools, established in 2017, and is already a leading school that is being recognised for its outstanding achievements and results. The school operates a comprehensive Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) program, encompassing high quality Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, and Vocational Education and Training (VET) based courses to help supply a holistic education setting.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.harrisdaleshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The role of the Education Assistant - Special Needs - Lead (EASNL) is to lead, mentor, coach and model effective practices for other Education Assistants. The successful applicant may be required to coordinate processes that ensure adequate relief staff are sourced, workforce inductions are completed, and relevant training is provided and will be confident addressing large groups of educators.
The successful applicant should possess effective interpersonal skills to develop a strong rapport with students, staff, families and therapists and will advocate as part of an effective team to promote success for all students. Under limited guidance, you will coordinate support for the effective implementation of therapy and education programs, both at school and for offsite activities, and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure the consistent delivery of programs across the school.
Knowledge and understanding of the impact of disability and experience in leading the learning of colleagues is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will ideally display a commitment to our school vision, values and priorities for a meaningful and relevant curriculum, high quality teaching, a positive learning environment and strong family and community partnerships. Enabling communication for students with complex communication needs should be a priority. The successful applicant should support the consistent and effective use of augmentative and alternative modes of communication, specific to the individual, and lead the learning of classroom teams to create resources and strategies that enhance access and engagement with their personalised educational programs and goals. Experience in a similar setting is highly desirable.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are important to ensure the whole school community is well-informed about relevant processes, expectations, professional development opportunities, events and activities. Experience in supporting others to maintain a positive team learning environment is highly desirable. The successful applicant will contribute to the review of relevant individual, class or whole-school programs, practices and data to inform planning with the Executive Leadership Team. Evidence of reflective practice, including the processes of seeking and applying feedback to improve practice and outcomes for students, is also highly valued.
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 Danae Jolley, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9397 8000 or emailing Danae.Jolley@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:
- 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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated well developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate staff rosters and relief to assist in the delivery of effective education programs.
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/SS923665
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 Monday, 21 October 2024
