Advertised Vacancy Number SS/SS824626
Appointment Pool
Shenton College Deaf Education Centre (DEC) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 4, 2024.
This role is primarily to provide educational note-taking for our Deaf and hard of hearing children to give them equitable access to the curriculum. The curriculum is for students for Year 7 up to Year 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) level. High understanding of curriculum, strong literacy and grammatical skills are highly desired.
In this role, you will support access for our Deaf and hard of hearing students through provision of note-taking services in a range of mainstream classroom subjects. Under limited supervision,duties may involve working with mainstream teachers, other note-takers, Teachers of the Deaf, Auslan Interpreters, and Deaf Mentors, you should ideally create high-quality lesson notes that allow students to be included in the mainstream environment and revise at home. You will liaise with both mainstream staff and Shenton College DEC staff to advocate for students’ accessibility needs and work together as a team to provide the best possible learning outcomes. Applicants with previous experience working with Deaf and hard of hearing students and/or prior involvement in the Deaf and hard of hearing communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The following skills and attributes are highly desirable:
- IT skills, particularly experience with Microsoft OneNote and the school student management software (Compass)
- Can structure notes into well-organised and coherent sections, and use visuals appropriately to support student understanding
- Ability to summarise key lesson ideas in professional and grammatically correct English
- Auslan language skills, and/or an interest in becoming an Educational Auslan Interpreter
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build positive relationships with staff and students
Shenton College DEC is a specialist facility for Deaf and hard of hearing students that operates in partnership with Shenton College. All the Deaf Education Centre facilities are embedded within Shenton College to construct an inclusive learning environment. Shenton College itself is a secondary school divided into three parts, the Middle School, Lower Upper School, and the Upper Senior School. Shenton College is in Shenton Park, on the railway line and only 10 minutes from central Perth by train. Currently, Shenton College DEC has 35 enrolments from Years 7 to 12. The students can select subjects and courses offered by Shenton College as well as engage in Deaf Education Centre programs that are tailored to the students' educational and vocational directions.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including report writing and the ability to effectively interact with students with special needs, and liaise with parents, teachers and community members and assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to a professional team and provide advice and evaluation in the development of the education program, including special education and therapy programs where they have been implemented.
- Ability to assist professionals in the implementation and evaluation of education programs, including special education and, if required, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Effective organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs and subsequent feedback and evaluation to teachers or psychologists.
- Ability to assist with the general health and well being of students
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Shenton College Deaf Education Centre can be found by visiting dec.shenton.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information
Please contact Christine Woods, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9366 9256 or emailing christine.woods@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete the Department’s induction program within 3 months of commencement
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within 6 months of appointment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 6 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
