This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension.
Hampton Park Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and passionate leader for the role of Teacher - Specialised Learning Program - Autism Spectrum Disorder (SLP-ASD). This exciting opportunity is perfect for an enthusiastic individual committed to supporting the holistic development of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), enabling them to achieve their full potential.
Hampton Park PS is a suburban school with a total enrolment K-6 of approximately 410. There are approximately 300 families, from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds represented in our school community.
We have a strong commitment to early childhood education and continually look for opportunities to provide parents with useful tips to ensure that their children are school ready as well as helping to promote early literacy and social skills. We continue to pursue nature play in our early childhood area as it has been identified as an important factor in the educational and social development of young children.
Our school has a strong connection with its school community, supported by a robust and active P&C. We hold a number of joint community events during the year, and strongly advocate for active parent involvement in the school and in the education of the students.
Find out more about our school by visiting Hampton Park Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
Hampton Park PS is seeking a teacher – Specialist Learning Program - Autism Spectrum Disorder (SLP-ASD) to support students with ASD to access mainstream education. The successful applicant should 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 advantageous. You shall have the opportunity to be part of the primary school staff.
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator (Autism), teachers provide innovative and engaging classes for our students and contribute to their sense of belonging and overall wellbeing in mainstream public primary schools. Teachers of this program should ideally develop highly personalised learning plans to facilitate access to age-appropriate curriculum. They should apply evidence-based individualised education interventions to improve academic engagement, organisational skills, social thinking, peer relationships and self-regulation skills
The SLP provides individualised, neurodiversity-affirming support designed to engage students in their learning, enhance academic achievement, and foster the development of essential adaptive skills. Targeting autistic students at risk of disengagement or underachievement, the program aims to remove barriers to learning and create an environment where students can thrive.
As a classroom teacher in an SLP-ASD, you will ideally be instrumental in implementing the following key elements to support your students' learning and wellbeing:
- Tailored Plans: Develop and implement individualized plans that focus on building students' organisational skills, social cognition, positive peer relationships, and emotional self-regulation.
- Dedicated Homerooms: Lead your SLP homeroom using evidence-based approaches alongside education assistants, fostering a supportive environment tailored to neurodivergent students.
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies: Apply strategies aligned with the "National Guideline: For supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia" (Autism CRC, 2022) to ensure inclusive practices.
- Whole-School Support: Collaborate with the wider school community to ensure consistent support for students across settings, recognising each student’s unique strengths, challenges, and identity.
As a teacher in this role, you will ideally collaborate closely with the SLP Program Coordinator to ensure the success of the program and:
- Engage in Professional Learning: Participate in ongoing professional development to build your capacity to deliver inclusive, supportive education for autistic students.
- Contribute to Strategic Planning: Work alongside the Program Coordinator and senior leadership to drive whole-school approaches to inclusivity and engagement, ensuring positive outcome.
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, 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 Yvonne Arnott, Principal on (08) 9413 4200 or Yvonne.Arnott@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
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) 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 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/TCH923866
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 7 November 2024
