Teacher (maximum term)

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect); Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 94,155 - 133,009; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional learning

Salary packaging options

Employee referral incentives

Fitness Passport discounts

Job summary

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Hunter School is seeking a dedicated educator to join a team supporting students on the autism spectrum. You will work in a small-class environment with a teacher aide and a multi-disciplinary staff to deliver high-quality learning programs.

The role requires NSW teacher registration and ideally Special Education qualifications, with opportunities for professional development and salary packaging. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Newcastle region.

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW teacher registration.
• Special Education qualifications preferred.
• Experience with students on the autism spectrum is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create learning environments tailored to individual needs using evidence-informed autism practices.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team including teacher aides, school psychologist and therapists.
• Collaborate with families to support student learning and goals.

Skills

autism education experience

team collaboration

family engagement

Education

NSW teacher registration

Special Education qualifications preferred

Job description

About Aspect

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators.

Responsibilities

You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence-informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap-around multi-disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals.

Qualifications

• NESA registration to teach in NSW.
• Special Education qualifications are preferred.
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disabilities (desirable).
• Will consider both Primary and High School experience.
• NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment.
• Depending on the school’s location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver’s licence.
• A Light Rigid (LR) driver’s licence (desirable).
• You may be required to provide an international police clearance.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional learning opportunities for advancement.
• Full-time base salary of 94,155k - 133,009k (depending on qualifications, accreditation, and relevant teaching experience) + special education allowance 3,866 pa + superannuation, pro rata for part-time employment or casual loading as applicable.
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases.
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with Converge International.

EEO Statement

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

About the School

Aspect Hunter School provides placement for approximately 300 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to year 12 at its main school at Thornton, and across its satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in Newcastle, Hunter and Port Macquarie regions. Aspect Hunter School also offers a distance education program for students on the autism spectrum in years 3 to 8 from across NSW.

Contact

Enquiries should be directed to: Lauren Shearer, Head of Learning & Wellbeing, Aspect Hunter School, [phone] or [e-mail]