Teacher Special Education - Berkeley Vale Public School

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Vale Public School in New South Wales invites applications for a skilled educator in Special Education. You will lead inclusive learning programs for K-6 students, including those with autism and other needs, and work closely with families, support staff and external professionals to create strong educational experiences.

An unconditional teaching approval is required. The role emphasizes differentiation, assessment-based planning, and the development of Individual Education Plans and

Qualifications

• Must hold full/unconditional teaching approval in Australia.
• Experience teaching students with autism and intellectual disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to develop and review Individual Education Plans.

Responsibilities

• Teach Special Education programs and support students with autism and related needs.
• Develop, implement and review Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Support Plans.
• Collaborate with families, support staff, colleagues and external professionals.
• Deliver differentiated curriculum and monitor progress to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Special Education

Autism

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Unconditional teaching approval

Job description

Berkeley Vale Public School prides itself on maintaining an excellent reputation within the local and broader community. The school pays respect to all Aboriginal people and acknowledges that we are on Darkinjung land. The school is a proud partner of Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community (TLLC), Central Coast. Strong alliances with the University of Newcastle and the Kuriwa Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) are also established. The current student enrolment is 530 students, with 7.4% acknowledging Aboriginality and 4% English as an Additional Language (EALD). There are 21 classrooms, and 53 staff ranging from new graduates to more experienced staff, with 15 ancillary and support staff working as a team to provide educational excellence. The P&C are a supportive community group of parents and carers who ensure timely resourcing and support is provided to enhance the learning opportunities for all. Aspirations of the community include the current development of an engaging playground for all students. Berkeley Vale Public School houses an OOSH (Out of School Hours) service on site which is managed by the P&C association. This OOSH provides a valuable service to our community. Students are actively encouraged and supported to participate in a diverse range of learning experiences and opportunities.

These include student leadership programs, school and Koori choir groups, dance groups, Premier's Reading and Sporting Challenges, Premier's Spelling Bee, debating, public speaking and a wide range of sporting activities. Student voice is highly valued at Berkeley Vale Public School, and our K-6 students will continue to be offered opportunities to build their individual leadership capacity.

• Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with autism, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, mental health challenges, as well as managing complex and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with families, support staff, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and review Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Plans, and personalised learning programs, using assessment data to differentiate curriculum, monitor progress, and improve student outcomes.

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.

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

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.