Special Education Teacher - Inclusive Support Unit

NSW Government; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonnells Bay Public School is seeking a Teacher - Special Education for its Support Unit, delivering personalised, differentiated learning to a diverse student cohort within Lake Macquarie. The role emphasises collaboration with families, support staff, and specialists to promote engagement, wellbeing and achievement.

The successful applicant will hold NSW DoE teaching approval, contribute to an inclusive school culture, and support students with a range of needs including autism and

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with Autism, mild and moderate intellectual disabilities and complex challenging behaviours, with a strong commitment to and passion in inclusive education.
• A demonstrated ability to differentiate the curriculum through the development and implementation of personalised support plans that cater for diverse learning needs, maximise student growth and foster high expectations.
• Evidence of outstanding flexible classroom behaviour management and adaptive strategies which enhance student engagement and the development of social skills, including the use of early intervention techniques.
• Well-developed communication, organisation and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage proactively and professionally with students, parents and carers from a diverse range of backgrounds, staff, external supports and the wider community, as part of a collaborative team to improve student outcomes.
• Knowledge of the Department's Aboriginal education policy and demonstrated understanding of and respect for Aboriginal culture and community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, personalised learning and support that responds to individual strengths, needs and goals of students within the Support Unit.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and relevant support personnel to plan and implement differentiated learning and individualised supports that promote student engagement, wellbeing and achievement.
• Contribute to building positive relationships and a safe, respectful and inclusive school culture as part of a team.

Skills

Special Education experience

Differentiated instruction

Behaviour management

Communication

Aboriginal education policy knowledge

Job description

Bonnells Bay Public School is seeking a Teacher - Special Education for its Support Unit, delivering personalised, differentiated learning to a diverse student cohort within Lake Macquarie. The role emphasises collaboration with families, support staff, and specialists to promote engagement, wellbeing and achievement.

The successful applicant will hold NSW DoE teaching approval, contribute to an inclusive school culture, and support students with a range of needs including autism and