Teacher Librarian/Special Education (0.6FTE) - Para Meadows School

NSW Police Force; Coomba Park; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a Teacher Librarian to create an inclusive, accessible library supporting students with moderate to severe intellectual disability and additional support needs. The role emphasizes adapting literacy and library programs using AAC, visual supports, assistive technology and differentiated resources to maximise participation and independence.

Applicants will work with teachers and support staff to embed literacy and information skills across the NSW

Qualifications

• Approval to teach library or currently enrolled in librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education, with approval to teach special education and/or demonstrated experience teaching students with moderate to severe intellectual disability.
• Demonstrated ability to design, adapt and deliver high-quality personalised literacy plans for students with complex needs, using explicit teaching strategies to improve learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to model, implement and promote effective multi-modal AAC strategies, supporting students with complex communication needs to access information, engage in learning and participate in meaningfully in library and educational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, histories and cultures into library programs and literacy experiences, while working collaboratively with Aboriginal students, families, local community members and staff to create culturally safe, inclusive and accessible learning environments for students with complex learning and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive, accessible and engaging library meeting diverse learning and sensory needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to embed literacy, communication and information skills across the curriculum.
• Foster a welcoming learning environment that supports student engagement, wellbeing and lifelong reading.

Skills

Literacy planning

AAC strategies

Inclusive education

Education

Approved librarian qualifications

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Location

Advertisement Number A900157800

Staffing Area Wollongong

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Contact Name Karleen Curtis

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Position Information

The Teacher Librarian will create an inclusive, accessible and engaging library that meets the diverse learning, communication and sensory needs of students with moderate to severe intellectual disability and additional support needs. The successful applicant will demonstrate expertise in adapting literacy and library programs using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), visual supports, assistive technology and differentiated resources to maximise student participation and independence. They will work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to embed literacy, communication and information skills across the curriculum while fostering a positive, welcoming learning environment that supports every student's engagement, wellbeing and lifelong love of reading.

Our educational programs foster student learning which is within the guidelines of the Department of Education, implementing Key Learning Areas and Subjects from NSW syllabus documents for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We endeavour to ensure that our students are equipped with essential skills and knowledge that will take them beyond school, whether into work or community-based activities.

The school has completed a situational analysis that has identified three areas of focus for this Strategic Excellence Plan. The school's high-level areas for improvement are Student Attainment and Growth, Positive Growth and Wellbeing for All, Collaboration to Enhance Learning.

The school continually strives to ensure all students can and will learn, and we endeavour to improve learning and engagement in literacy, communication and numeracy. We are committed to ensuring that students are engaging through increased attendance and supported in the transitions to life after school.

Specific Selection Criteria

Approval to teach library or currently enrolled in librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education, with approval to teach special education and/or demonstrated experience teaching students with moderate to severe intellectual disability.

Demonstrated ability to design, adapt and deliver high-quality personalised literacy plans for students with complex needs, using explicit teaching strategies to improvelearning outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to model, implement and promote effective multi-modal AAC strategies, supporting students with complex communication needs to access information, engage in learning and participate in meaningfully in library and educational environments.

Demonstrated ability to respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, histories and cultures into library programs and literacy experiences, while working collaboratively with Aboriginal students, families, local community members and staff to create culturally safe, inclusive and accessible learning environments for students with complex learning and communication needs.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
• Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

This is a permanent part-time position of 3 days per week, 0.6FTE.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.