Teacher Special Education - Merrylands High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrylands High School in Sydney, NSW seeks a permanent part-time Special Education teacher to support students with autism and complex needs. You will develop, implement and monitor personalised learning plans and collaborate with parents, carers and external agencies to promote inclusive, high-quality learning.

The role requires approved Special Education qualifications and demonstrated ability to differentiate learning programs and engage diverse learners in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Special Education with demonstrated capacity to teach students with autism and complex needs.
• Ability to develop and monitor personalised learning and support plans.
• Experience communicating with parents/carers and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor quality personalised learning and support plans.
• Differentiate and innovate learning programs to meet diverse needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to build inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Special Education teaching

Education

Approval to teach Special Education

Job description

About Merrylands High School

Merrylands High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school (enrolment 870 students, including 82% students from a non-English speaking background). The school’s strategic directions are Student Growth and Attainment, Collaborative Practices in Numeracy and Attendance and Connection. There is a strong focus on academic achievement, student engagement, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), innovative technology, meaningful community participation and whole school professional learning aligned to the school’s strategic directions.

Job Overview

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.

Requirements & Skills

Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience in teaching special education with demonstrated capacity in working with students with autism, moderate intellectual disabilities, and with complex behavioural and communication needs. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor quality personalised learning and support plans and proven capacity to develop differentiated and innovative learning programs utilising knowledge of curriculum, assessment and the Disability Standards for Education. Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills and capacity to effectively communicate across all stakeholders within the school context including parents/carers, external agencies and the wider community, to build positive and engaging learning environments and enhance a culture of inclusivity.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.