Teacher - Diverse Learning Support (F.T.E. 0.5)

St Joseph's Catholic High School, Albion Park

ALBION PARK, NSW 


Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)

Applications Close: 8 November 2024


A Co-educational Catholic High School serving the Albion Park area with an enrolment of approximately 681 pupils.

<p><strong>Location:</strong> St Joseph's Catholic High School, Albion Park</p><p>A temporary part time position (working 5 days per fortnight)&nbsp;commencing 31 January 2025 until 19 December 2025. The successful applicant will support teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners in a mainstream and specialist settings by designing educational/pastoral interventions for students with additional needs.&nbsp;</p><p>The role will also include participation in Case Collaboration, support of student wellbeing, teaching as required and duties as directed by the Principal. Applications are open to both Primary and Secondary trained teachers. The role of the Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning so that students may reach their full potential.</p><p>ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA</p><ul><li>Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.</li><li>Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.</li><li>Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.</li><li>Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in KLA(s).</li><li>Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.</li><li>Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents /carers and the wider school community.</li></ul><p>DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA</p><ul><li>Experience adjusting class work and assessment activities for students with disabilities.</li><li>Experience leading meetings with parents and carers to support student learning.</li><li>Have Special education qualification and/or experience teaching in a specialised setting.&nbsp;</li><li>Have experience in developing effective relationships with parents/carers and external agencies in order to develop personalised learning plans for students with disability.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the Disability Standards for Education (DSE) 2005 and the processes integral to the annual Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).</li></ul><p>GENERAL CAPABILITIES</p><ul><li>Well-developed interpersonal skills.</li><li>Well-developed oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.</li></ul><p>QUALIFICATIONS</p><ul><li>Appropriate qualifications for teaching&nbsp;</li><li>Have Special education qualification and/or experience teaching in a specialised setting or a commitment to gaining qualifications in Special Education.</li><li>Level B Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.</li><li>The applicant must be registered to teach with NESA.</li></ul><p>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</p><p>This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.&nbsp;</p><p>POSITION APPLICATION&nbsp;</p><p>Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).</p><p>To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.</p><p><strong>Closing date: 8 November 2024 at 5pm</strong></p>