This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Exmouth District High School (DHS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Education Assistant – Special Needs (EASN) – Lead to join their team.
Exmouth DHS is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 520 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are committed to providing the best possible education for the students of our community and are charged with preparing our students for a diverse range of futures.
Exmouth is a coastal community of situated in the remote northwest of Western Australia. Located about 1250km north of Perth, 850km north of the large regional city of Geraldton and 550km southwest of the Pilbara mining operations in Karratha, we are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods. Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size.
Please be advised that this position does not include accommodation.
Find out more about our school by visiting exmouthdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The EASN Lead actively engages in the successful delivery of responsive learning programs, offering advice and expertise. This includes developing student-documented plans, creating resources, completing diagnostic testing and observations, planning, and delivering intervention programs, and participating in case conference meetings. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are key components of this role.
To sustain an ongoing culture of improvement, the EASN Lead will also offer feedback, coaching, and mentorship to Education Assistants, providing training, advice, and guidance to team members. Leadership and teamwork skills are essential in this aspect.
The EASN Lead will be responsible for the effective deployment and rostering of staff throughout classrooms and learning support programs to ensure student needs are met. Organisational skills are crucial for managing a roster for yard duty and obtaining relief when an EA is absent or on leave. Flexibility and problem-solving abilities will be highly regarded.
In collaboration with the Deputy or Manager Corporate Services, the EASN Lead will also be responsible for performance management consultation of all Education Assistants. Additionally, the EASN Lead will work with specific special needs students as part of their role and supervise and work with student in EDHS transitional classroom requiring special needs expertise and intervention planning skills.
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 Lucas Plummer, A/ Principal, on (08) 9947 8888 or emailing Lucas.Plummer@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 (1) 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
- A two (2) page 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/SS920813
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, 25 October 2024
