Education Assistant - Auslan

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS885776

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024

Atwell College is seeking to employ a highly motivated and proactive Education Assistant - Auslan to join their team.

As an Education Assistant - Auslan, you would be an Auslan interpreter in a range of secondary classroom settings, including mainstream subjects and the Inclusive Education Program. You may also interpret events such as school camps, theatre performances, assemblies, and staff meetings. Education Assistants - Auslan provide support to the classroom, school, and community to ensure high quality learning programs are provided in an inclusive learning environment. This role can also include working in small groups to tutor students with teacher direction. The successful applicant would be a part of a supportive and experienced Deaf Education Team and will liaise with staff to advocate for students’ accessibility needs to provide the best possible learning outcomes.

The successful applicant will ideally have previous experience working as an Auslan interpreter, and possess competency in interpreting from English to Auslan, as well as Auslan to English. Having connection to, or involvement with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community would be highly regarded. The successful applicant would ideally work collaboratively in a team and build positive relationships with staff and students. The successful applicant should possess flexibility, professionalism, and a “can do” attitude.

Atwell College is a modern and progressive government secondary school in the suburb of Atwell, south of the Perth metropolitan area. Our College has grown with the area and now accommodates approximately 1000 students from within the Atwell College intake area. Our combined purpose is to provide every student the opportunity to maximise their learning, achieve their potential and transition into a meaningful post school pathway in a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, teachers and community members and where necessary assist teachers in understanding students.
• Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to contribute to a professional team and deliver an effective education program.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.

For further job related information:

During the school holiday period, please contact Brent Passchier on 0417 721 ***.

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 four (4) 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 four (4) 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 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• hold a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Auslan Interpreting (Paraprofessional/Professional) and/or NAATI Accreditation or have considerable proven experience as an Interpreter
• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 29 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.