Inclusive Education Teacher (Learning Support)

Queensland Flexible Schools; Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrificing benefits

EAP access

Superannuation contributions

Job summary

Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd is seeking an Inclusive Education Teacher to support identified Young People with diverse learning needs across middle and secondary education. You will develop flexible, engaging curricula and adapt learning programs in collaboration with staff to reflect classroom diversity.

You will work within the ERE AFL Flexi Practice Framework, build relationships with families and the community, and contribute to safe, inclusive learning experiences

Qualifications

• Planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning programs for middle and secondary students.
• Developing flexible curriculum to engage learners with diverse needs.
• Planning learning programs meeting legislative requirements and supporting learners with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement inclusive education strategies across the campus.
• Collaborate with staff to create safe, inclusive learning environments.
• Engage with families, carers and community to support student outcomes.

Skills

Teaching experience

PLPs & curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Trauma-informed practice

Collaboration with families

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary or Secondary)

Current registration with teaching authority

First Aid certificate

Driver’s License

Tools

N/A

Job description

Inclusive Education Teacher: Albert Park Flexible School TENURE: Continuing, Full-time START DATE: To be negotiated with successful candidate

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Inclusive Education Teacher is a member of the teaching team and provides specialist support to ensure the learning needs of identified Young People are effectively supported across the Flexible School. Inclusive Education Teachers have a delegated responsibility to develop and maintain learning and social inclusion responses of the campus. This includes: Planning, preparation and delivery of engaging learning and teaching programs for Young People in the middle and secondary phase of education. Creating flexible, innovative curriculum to engage Young People. Planning and implementing class and individual learning programs that meet legislative requirements and support Young People with diverse learning needs and disabilities. Contributing to the development and implementation of the EREAFSL objectives and planning. Working collaboratively with all staff to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment and develop learning experiences that reflect classroom diversity and cater for individual learning needs. Applying the EREAFSL Flexi Practice Framework, including Common Ground, Operation by Principles, Trauma Aware Practice, Collaborative Problem Solving and culturally responsive approaches to support engagement, inclusion and learning outcomes for Young People. Proactively building relationships with Young People, families/carers, and the community to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for each Young Person. undefinedThese expectations of the Inclusive Education Teacher are shaped by the four touchstones of the EREA Charter, being:Gospel Spirituality;Inclusive Community;Liberating Education; andJustice and Solidarity.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Bachelor of Education (Primary or Secondary).
• Current registration with the state or territory’s relevant teaching authority.
• A current First Aid certificate or ability to obtain.
• A current Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience, normally including at least three years of professional practice.
• Demonstrated experience developing PLPs and innovative curriculum with the ability to make adjustments and differentiate.
• A strong understanding of contemporary pedagogy and inclusive education, including the planning, documentation, assessment and delivery of engaging, flexible and trauma-informed learning experiences for diverse learners.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with families, support staff and multidisciplinary teams to implement inclusive educational supports and improve outcomes for Young People.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills and high-level interpersonal skills, including a capacity to develop constructive relationships with Young People, community and staff.

Highly Desirable

• Proven leadership experience, both strategic and operational, characterised by strong organisational, administrative, communication, and leadership skills, particularly in relation to areas outlined in this position.
• Ability to diagnose problems, foresee potential issues and devise appropriate responses.
• Ability to lead, work in, and collaborate across teams with integrity and humility.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships with families, support staff and external agencies to improve outcomes for Young People.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in teaching processes, frameworks and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and assess Young People learning data.
• Experience supporting Young People with disability, diverse learning needs and Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) processes within inclusive educational settings.
• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Professional development opportunities
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
• Edmund Rice charism 12.75% Superannuation contribution
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally.

Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded.

Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check. All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Are you seeking a rewarding career that provides a sense of wellbeing, growth and fulfillment? At Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd we believe in creating an environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential.

Founded in values espoused in the Gospel, Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) seeks to transform the hearts and minds of young Australians through education to build a more just and inclusive local and global community through presence, compassion, and liberation.

According to The Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition, EREA offers a Liberating Education, based on a Gospel Spirituality, within an Inclusive Community committed to Justice and Solidarity.

CONTACT

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Stephanie Walsh, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., via email [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.