STL2 - Inclusive Educator

Department for Education
Job reference: 575190
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Why work with us:
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the Role:
We have multiple opportunities available for experienced and communicative individuals to join our dedicated team as an Inclusive Educator. The role provides proactive, targeted, and intensive services to preschools and schools to support children and young people with additional needs, including disability, sensory impairment, and complex health needs.
Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Collaborate with educators and site leaders to support the development, implementation, and review of adjustments for children and young people with additional needs, ensuring inclusive access and participation.
• Apply specialist knowledge and professional judgment to select and implement evidence-based proactive, targeted, and intensive interventions within an educational context.
• Work collaboratively with school and preschool staff, psychologists, and parents/carers to explore suitability and eligibility for special options placements, facilitating smooth transitions.
• Provide expert direct and consultative services at various levels, including supporting sites in developing personalized learning plans, adjustments, accommodations, curriculum modifications, reports, and recommendations.
• Ensure culturally inclusive environments, with a focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal children with additional needs, by incorporating Aboriginal cultural perspectives into everyday practice.
• Administer ASQ screeners, monitor responses to interventions, and use information to inform decision-making regarding suitability and eligibility for special options.
• Offer in-depth consultation to support effective differentiated teaching practices, modeling evidence-informed differentiation, and inclusive practices within an educational context.

Qualifications:

• Essential a current full teacher registration
• Desirable a tertiary qualification in special/inclusive education

Special Conditions:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration:
STL2 $126,217 per annum (1.0 FTE), plus superannuation.
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Pam Roach, Senior Educator, via Tel: (08) 8688-3488 or Email: .
Application Instructions:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional Note:
Multiple opportunities available for a full-time or part-time role, initial 11-month term contract.
Applications close: 07/02/2024 11:30 PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.