AddressA permanent full time position commencing 30 January 2025. The position supports the learning and teaching of a class of students with a diagnosed mild‐moderate intellectual disability, and/or Autism, and/or other disability, that require intensive specialised interventions, in a Multicategorical Support Class. The Diverse Learning position works with students Years 7-12 in a variety of settings. This role will be responsible for working as part of a team to create a welcoming, safe and supportive learning environment conducive to meeting the particular learning needs of the students enrolled.
ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA
- Be an active and committed Catholic or demonstrate a willingness to support the ethos of the Catholic school.
- Have Special Education qualification and/or experience teaching in a specialised setting or a commitment to gaining qualifications in Special Education.
- Demonstrate an ability to provide appropriate intervention to meet the learning needs of students with particular diverse needs.
- Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, and an ability to work independently and part of a team to lead, mentor and work collaboratively with all support staff, teachers in regular classes, parents/caregivers and personnel from external agencies and the wider community.
- Have strong skills in the integration of Information and Communication Technologies in the learning process for students with Diverse Learning needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of positive behavior approaches and an ability to develop and maintain a positive, innovative approach to support students with challenging behaviours.
- Show initiative and an ability to develop, implement and monitor quality personalised learning plans, including quality literacy and numeracy practices, that will enhance students’ ability to access the general curriculum.
- Be committed to ongoing personal and professional learning, formation and growth.
DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA
- Show an understanding of Path to life: A Framework for Pastoral Care and Wellbeing (www.dow.catholic.edu.au under policies) based on the National Safe Schools Framework.
- Have the capacity to implement quality teaching practice, based on the Diocesan Learning and Teaching Framework (www.dow.catholic.edu.au under policies), and to design and implement quality individual education programs, including differentiating learning, to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
GENERAL CAPABILITIES
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Appropriate qualifications for teaching in a specialised setting or a commitment to gaining qualifications in Special Education.
- Level B Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
- The applicant must be registered to teach with NESA.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE
This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.
POSITION APPLICATION
Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).
To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Closing date: 21 June 2024 at 8.30am
