Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region Hampton Senior High School Teacher - Specialist Learning Program - Autism Spectrum Disorder 00000786 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / TCH849799
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Hampton Senior High School (SHS) is looking for a Teacher – Specialist Learning Program for Autism Spectrum Disorder to deliver specialist learning programs to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to access mainstream education. The successful applicant will adopt evidence-based practice and pedagogy to meet the needs of students with ASD without a diagnosed intellectual disability. Knowledge of, and ability to, apply Western Australian curriculum is essential. You will be part of the primary school staff and may, over time, move between the specific role within the Specialist Learning Program for Students with ASD and mainstream class roles.
In collaboration with the Program Coordinator (Autism), teachers will provide innovative and engaging classes for our students and contribute to their sense of belonging and overall wellbeing in mainstream public primary schools. Teachers of this program will develop highly personalised learning plans to facilitate access to age-appropriate curriculum. They will apply evidence-based individualised education interventions to improve academic engagement, organisational skills, social thinking, peer relationships and self-regulation skills.
The program provides specialist and intensive support to students with Autism. This includes ASD students without intellectual impairment, who have the capacity to learn or near their academic year level standard with support, but they may have specific social and emotional development needs that are related to their Autism. As 2023 was the first year of the program, suitable applicants will work with the ASD Program Coordinator to develop the program including designing innovative and engaging lessons for our students.
Teachers of this program should develop highly personalised learning plans to facilitate access to age-appropriate curriculum. They should apply evidence-based individualised education interventions to improve academic engagement, organisational skills, social thinking, peer relationships and self-regulation skills.
It is ideal that the successful applicant has a high level of knowledge including knowledge in the WA curriculum. Ideally, the successful applicant will be able to display their current knowledge of Autism and their experience in enabling students to succeed at a secondary schooling from Years 7 – Years 12.
The successful applicant will work in a shared, collaborative arrangement with whole school staff. It is ideal that the successful applicant is flexible and if the school needs permit, successful applicants may move between specialised roles in the ASD Specialist Program and mainstream classroom teacher roles.
The successful applicant will ideally be motivated, student and relationship focused and be dedicated to creating a safe and caring environment in which ASD students can thrive within the mainstream secondary school setting. Ideally, the successful applicant will have outstanding communication and leadership skills within the classroom.
Hampton SHS strives to create a vibrant culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity and success for students, staff and the community. The focus of our work is on quality teaching, inclusive learning environments and provision of the widest range of opportunities for individual achievement and learning success.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements in relation to teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder without a diagnosed intellectual disability:
* Apply evidence-based pedagogy for improving student outcomes relevant to the WA curriculum.
* Knowledge and/or a commitment to participate in relevant training in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), positive behaviour support and a range of evidenced-based teaching practices to improve student outcomes.
* Monitor, review and report on the performance of students by creating individualised learning plans, maintaining relevant, rigorous and valid programming, data collection and reporting systems.
* Efficiently deploy resources and manage a team of education assistants to ensure program fidelity.
* Demonstrate high level interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, parents, students and the school community.
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.
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 three to four (3-4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the role, in context of the 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 (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.
Employees will be required to :
* provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
* obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
* obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
Training
Employees will be required to :
* complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
* 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;
* complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before (WST) on Monday, 6 November 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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