Numeracy Educator

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Numeracy Teacher to lead numeracy education at SPELD SA, part-time, 2 days per week. Come and join our passionate and skilled team of educators, psychologists and speech pathologists, working to improve the educational outcomes of students with learning difficulties.

Enjoy the benefits of working for a not-for-profit, including generous salary sacrificing and discounted health insurance. We also offer loyalty leave, annual leave buy-back, professional development opportunities and a positive and supportive culture.

Located at our new modern head office in Frewville, with on-site car parking.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a dual role split between the Numeracy Clinic and Professional Learning. One day will be spent providing 1:1 intervention for students with maths difficulties in our numeracy clinic. The other will be to develop and deliver professional learning and workshops for educators, in the area of maths and maths difficulties. 

Numeracy Clinic Consultant

• Plan and deliver numeracy intervention, providing 1:1 numeracy intervention, utilising quality programs and resources
• Develop learning intentions and monitor and record student progress
• Maintain administrative records, including use of Halaxy and Microsoft Teams
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to support the client

Workshops Presenter

• Create and deliver workshops and professional learning in evidence-based numeracy instruction
• Provide guidance on the impacts of dyscalculia on student learning and appropriate interventions

Educational Consultant

• Provide support to educators, parents and other community members on appropriate programs and resources to support students in the area of maths. 
• Review current shop and library items and recommend additional products.
• Assist marketing team where required to provide content and support for the development of newsletters and social media posts relating to numeracy

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience and a passion for teaching numeracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to maintain currency of educational knowledge, to ensure high quality and evidence-based practice
• Ability to work with students with complex needs
• Self-motivated and takes initiative

ABOUT SPELD SA

We are a not-for-profit organisation providing advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and supporting those who care for, teach, and work with them. 

For over 50 years we have been delivering a range of services to the community including professional development training, workshops, psychological assessments, literacy and numeracy clinics and extensive resources through our library and bookshop. We work with the Department for Education, Catholic and Independent schools, as well as universities, TAFE colleges, and other organisations.

SPELD SA is an organisation that puts the best interest of children and young people first by adhering to the Child Safety Organisation National Principles. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment.  SPELD SA is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torrens Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Candidates are important to us, so you will hear from us at some stage in the process, either via phone or email.