This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Marangaroo Primary School (PS) is an inclusive learning community, working collaboratively to develop empowered, resilient, motivated and successful lifelong learners. We are a proud, inclusive Independent Public School located in the suburb of Marangaroo.
Marangaroo PS is a mainstream primary school with a Specialist Learning Program for students with Autism onsite. Our vision is Care Learn Thrive and we have high expectations for all within our community. Ensuring we have successful students is the reason we do what we do. Our positive behaviour expectations (Care for Yourself, Care for Others and Care for the Environment) are across the whole school. Every student is known to staff and we work together as a team, to ensure students realise their own unique place in our school and the world.
Find out more about our school by visiting marangarooprimaryschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Marangaroo PS is seeking a dedicated and passionate leader for the role of Program Coordinator - Specialised Learning Program (SLP) Autism. 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.
The Specialised Learning Program (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 Program Coordinator you will lead you team to implement the following key elements:
- Tailored plans focus on building organisational skills, social cognition, positive peer relationships, and emotional self-regulation.
- Dedicated SLP homerooms led by skilled teachers and education assistants who use evidence-based approaches to support students.
- Neurodiversity-affirming strategies aligned with the "National Guideline: For supporting the learning, participation, and wellbeing of autistic children and their families in Australia" (Autism CRC, 2022).
- Support across the school setting, ensuring consistent strategies that recognise each student’s unique strengths, challenges, and identity.
As the Program Coordinator, you will take a key leadership position, collaborating closely with staff to ensure the program’s success. You will:
- Provide professional leadership within the SLP and across the school.
- Build staff capacity to deliver inclusive, supportive education for autistic students.
- Lead strategic planning and operational management as part of the senior leadership team.
- Drive whole-school approaches to inclusivity, engagement, and positive student outcomes.
You will play a crucial role in establishing and developing this important program. If you are an experienced educator with a passion for creating inclusive learning environments and have strong strategic and operational skills, we encourage you to apply.
All applicants are also encouraged to consider the information in the advertisement when submitting their application.
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?
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 Adam Beilken, Principal on (08) 9462 9999 or Adam.Beilken@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.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and high-level skills in applying evidence based methodologies and interventions for individual education plans.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge, and the ability to apply this knowledge, to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for students.
- Demonstrated highly developed leadership skills in a diverse range of educational settings.
- Demonstrated high-level communication, interpersonal and public relation skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated high-level conceptual and analytical skills, together with the proven ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
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/SA929378
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, 15 November 2024
