Positions Vacant

A temporary part time position of Specialist Support Teacher, commencing 7 May 2025 until 19 December 2025. 

This position consists of teaching a class of students who are on the autistic spectrum, coordinating the enrolment and transition of eligible students and supporting teachers in the mainstream with students with additional needs. The successful applicant would be responsible for creating a welcoming, safe and supportive environment conducive to meeting the particular learning needs of the students enrolled.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• qualifications to teach Religious Education or the willingness to undertake relevant study.
• be an active and committed Catholic or demonstrate a willingness to support the ethos of the Catholic school.
• have Special Education qualification and/or experience teaching in a specialised setting
• demonstrate an ability to provide appropriate intervention to meet the learning needs of students on the autistic spectrum.
• demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, mentor and work collaboratively with all support staff, teachers in regular classes and from other schools, parent(s)/carer(s) and external agencies and the wider community.
• have strong skills in the integration of Information and Communication Technologies for students with disability in the learning process.
• demonstrate an understanding of positive behaviour approaches and an ability to develop and maintain a positive, innovative approach to support students with challenging behaviours.
• to design and implement quality individual education programs, including differentiating learning, to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• show an ability to develop, implement and monitor quality personalised learning plans, including quality literacy and numeracy practices, that will enhance students’ ability to access the general curriculum.
• be committed to ongoing personal and professional learning, formation and growth.
• A deep knowledge of the Curriculum K-6 and a skilled classroom practitioner.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• show an understanding of Diverse Learning Needs Policy and Path to life: A Framework for Pastoral Care and Wellbeing (www.dow.catholic.edu.au under policies) based on the National Safe Schools Framework.
• An awareness of the Diocesan Lighting the Way Strategic Plan.
• have the capacity to lead quality teaching practice, based on the Diocesan Learning and Teaching Framework (www.dow.catholic.edu.au under policies).
• Develops and implements quality learning and teaching policies and practices that address the diverse needs of all students.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching Primary K–6.
• Accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited with NESA to teach in NSW.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

POSITION APPLICATION 

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).

To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Closing date: 23 April 2025 at 5pm