Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher
Inclusive or Special Education Teacher at Tirriwirri School (Schools for specific purposes) in Rural South and West

• Full time
• Approved to teach: Generalist (All years)
• Willing to teach: Moderate Intellectual Disability (Years K-6), Moderate Intellectual Disability (Years 7-12)

Why work with us?

Tirriwirri School is a beautiful, new build SSP school located in Karabar, Queanbeyan Network, currently catering for the learning needs of 33 students K-12, with a moderate or severe intellectual disability, and autism. There are currently 5 classes, with the possibility of growth. Teaching and learning focus on Explicit teaching, the new Literacy and Numeracy Curriculum and accessing quality differentiated outcomes through STEAM. The school has an ongoing, embedded Communication and Student Voice focus, utilising LAMP.

There is strong community value with ongoing support for families and effective partnerships with the greater school community. Tirriwirri School’s strong community ethos supports a holistic approach for each student, encouraging success, independence, and resilience within a safe, caring, and positive environment. 

About the role

Tirriwirri School is seeking a Special Education Classroom Teacher to commence as soon as possible, until January 2025. There is a strong possibility of extension.

The school has a priority focus in the provision of innovative and differentiated learning programs through the implementation of high-quality teaching practices by highly dedicated and experienced staff. Strong team support enables teachers to team teach, share resources, mentor, and guide in a collaborative approach. All classroom teachers work collaboratively with highly experienced School Learning Support officers, and agile Support officer when extra support is required.

All students participate in Personalised Learning and Support Plans (PLSPs), negotiated with parents, carers, and relevant stakeholders at the commencement of each school year. Student and staff wellbeing is a strong focus with ongoing professional learning and mentoring.

Selection criteria

• Approval or willingness to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with a moderate to severe intellectual disability, autism, physical disabilities, and other complex needs such as behaviour disorders, mental health, complex health care needs and sensory impairments from K – 12.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cohesively as part of a team to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community to support whole school directions.
• Commitment and demonstrated capacity to support the individual learning and well-being needs of students from a variety of special needs backgrounds.
• Proven ability to meet timeframes and expectations in quality programming, assessing, and reporting that accurately reflect student ability and progress.

Who can apply?

All qualified teachers are encouraged to apply, including teachers with no Special Education qualifications but an interest in specialised teaching. Applicants must hold a current Working with Children Check clearance.

How to apply
Expressions of interest of no more than 2 x A4 pages in length, addressing the Role criteria should be emailed to Caroline Cass, Principal at *************@det.nsw.edu.au

Your application must include the names of two referees, where your most recent supervisor or principal must be one of the referees. 

Contact: Caroline Cass, Principal

Email: *************@det.nsw.edu.au

Call: 02 6206 2***