Teacher - Special School For Children On The Autism Spectrum

Teacher - Permanent Full Time

Commencing Term 1, 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Primary Teacher or Secondary Teacher who will benefit from:

• Intensive training and support for teachers new to special education setting
• Over 12 hours of in-class therapy support each week from our team of therapists
• Targeted opportunities for career development at all stages of their career

About the role

Giant Steps’ teachers work collaboratively in a dynamic team of teacher aides, speech therapists, occupational therapists and music therapists. Teachers are supported by Giant Steps’ therapists in the classroom to deliver the curriculum and understand and implement a range of strategies and supports to enhance the teaching and learning experience of students. Giant Steps has an established inclusive, neuro-affirming culture that it actively seeks to foster through acceptance and understanding of the child as an individual.

Giant Steps is committed to innovation across all facets of the school. The Giant Steps staff team includes over 20 teachers, 50 teacher aides, 8 speech therapists, 8 occupational therapists and 7 music therapists. These staff support 103 students across our primary and secondary schools.

The school operates many complimentary services to support students and their families including an on-site mental health clinic with specialist support from a paediatrician and psychiatrist. Please see our website for more information about our school.

Duties and responsibilities

1. To deliver quality teaching for students on the Autism Spectrum, including the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the class program
2. To design, implement, assess and report the progress of students according to their Individual Plan
3. To design and implement differentiated teaching resources specifically targeting the individual needs of their students
4. To implement strategies supporting student engagement within the program
5. To collaborate effectively within the trans-disciplinary team
6. To support and manage teacher aides in the class team
7. To respect and support colleagues and families through positive communication
8. To actively ensure the ongoing inclusion of students on the Autism Spectrum within their school and wider community

Essential criteria

1. Relevant degree
2. Accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
3. First aid certificate or be willing to obtain one
4. Have an active approach to interacting and engaging with children
5. Effective member of a team with excellent communication skills
6. Understanding of supporting students on the Autism Spectrum or willing to participate in professional development in this area

Desirable experience

1. Experience working in a special education setting
2. Additional qualifications in Special Education or further study in relevant areas
3. Experience working with Children on the Autism Spectrum

What the successful candidate can expect from Giant Steps

• Access to extensive professional learning opportunities given Giant Steps’ commitment to the professional development of all staff
• Increase your take-home income through access to maximum allowable Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption due to Giant Steps status as a PBI
• Additional benefits include working in a team, access to a range of professional expertise from different disciplines, access to mentoring from experienced teachers
• Salary scale between $86,000 to $122,000

Giant Steps Sydney is a child safe school. We promote the safety and well-being of children with a disability. Prohibited persons need not apply. Relevant screening checks will be carried out on all applicants.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply and include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please address applications to the Principal, Andrew Frakes.