This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
Southern River College is an Independent Public School seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic teacher with excellent interpersonal skills to support students within our Specialised Autism Learning Program (SALP). The SALP at Southern River College is an inclusive and integrated program that intensively supports 18 students to achieve success within a mainstream school environment.
Southern River College seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Inspire Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.
Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our ‘why’ informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to achieve a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The SALP teacher will ideally deliver highly engaging and contextually relevant teaching programs designed to support the social-emotional learning of the students within the SALP. Successful teachers within this program will ideally be skilled to develop individual learning programs and provide support to teachers across the College to assist SALP students to engage successfully within their timetabled classes. The role may require the successful applicant to be versatile in teaching in Mainstream and/or our Teaching and Leaning Centre. This will be discussed and negotiated by each individual applicants’ strengths and teaching experience.
The SALP teacher will ideally work as part of a team who work cohesively to support students within the SALP. The role also supports teachers within the broader College community to develop a shared understanding of interventions and supports that support students with a diagnosis of Autism.
The successful applicant will ideally have an understanding of the use of evidence-based practices that support students with disability to engage successfully within an integrated and inclusive College environment. You should be a student focused practitioner who is committed to working in partnership with the student, parent/guardian to deliver positive outcomes for each student.
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?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Frank Di Filippo, Deputy Principal, on 93916500 or emailing frank.difilippo@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
- Compete the online application, including details of two 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 three (3) page’s, 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 three (3) 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/TCH933452
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, 2 December 2024.
