We are seeking to establish a pool of Program Coordinators - Specialist Learning Program (SLP) for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Gosnells Primary School (PS) is a highly supportive, progressive and data driven school which is committed to excellence in all aspects of teaching and learning. It is recognised as achieving the highest rates of staff satisfaction in the Department of Education with proven success in building a cohesive, collaborative and inspired team.
The school provides staff with opportunities to pursue areas of interest or expertise through ongoing distributed leadership, coaching, mentoring and phase of learning opportunities. All staff are committed to the school’s pedagogical pillars of Purpose, Engagement and Relationships as it endeavours to create a leading high performing school.
Find out more about our school by visiting gosnellsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Gosnells PS is home to the very first SLP for students with ASD. This successful program provides specialist and intensive support to students with autism - without intellectual impairment - who have the capacity to learn at or near their academic year level standard with support but may have specific social and emotional development needs that are related to their autism.
The suitable applicants for this role will work in a shared, collaborative arrangement with staff, providing professional leadership in the program and the whole school, building capacity of staff, promoting inclusivity and positive educational outcomes for students with Autism. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will contribute strategically to whole school strategic planning.
As a Program Coordinator you will develop, implement, monitor, and review plans and policies associated with the specialist programs for students with autism and provide high level advice and support to Departmental staff. As part of this role, you will also liaise with principals, internal and external stakeholders regarding the transition of students.
Gosnells PS proudly caters for over 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with three of its classes dedicated specifically to the SLP. The school is known for being highly supportive with proactive and caring leadership, dedicated and collaborative staff and a family friendly culture focused on student success and wellbeing. The school pedagogical pillars of purpose, relationships and engagement underpin its improvement agenda as it actively works to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
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 Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), 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?
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 Scott Tapper, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9234 6350 or emailing Scott.Tapper@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 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 three to four (3-4) 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/SA926573
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 22 November 2024
