<p>A permanent full time position start date negotiable until January 2023. The initial appointment will be for a period of four years after which a permanent teaching position will be negotiated within the system of schools.</p> <p>This position consists of teaching a class of students (Stage 5) who are on the autistic spectrum, coordinating the enrolment and transition of eligible students and supporting teachers in the mainstream with students with additional needs. The successful applicant would be responsible for creating a welcoming, safe and supportive environment conducive to meeting the particular learning needs of the students enrolled.</p> <p><strong>Essential Criteria: </strong></p> <ul> <li>qualifications to teach Religious Education or the willingness to undertake relevant study</li> <li>be an active and committed Catholic or demonstrate a willingness to support the ethos of the Catholic school</li> <li>have Special Education/Autism qualifications or the willingness to undertake relevant study in this area and/or experience teaching in a specialised setting</li> <li>demonstrate an ability to provide appropriate intervention to meet the learning needs of students on the autistic spectrum</li> <li>demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, mentor and work collaboratively with all support staff, teachers in regular classes and from other schools, parent(s)/carer(s) and external agencies and the wider community</li> <li>have strong skills in the integration of Information and Communication Technologies for students with disability in the learning process</li> <li>demonstrate an understanding of positive behaviour approaches and an ability to develop and maintain a positive, innovative approach to support students with challenging behaviours</li> <li>show an ability to develop, implement and monitor quality personalised learning plans, including quality literacy and numeracy practices, that will enhance students’ ability to access the general curriculum</li> <li>be committed to ongoing personal and professional learning, formation and growth.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desirable Criteria: </strong></p> <ul> <li>show an understanding of <em>Path to life: A Framework for Pastoral Care and Wellbeing </em>(www.dow.catholic.edu.au under policies) based on the National Safe Schools Framework</li> <li>have the capacity to lead quality teaching practice, based on the Diocesan Learning and Teaching Framework (www.dow.catholic.edu.au under policies), and to design and implement quality individual education programs, including differentiating learning, to meet the needs of students with disabilities.</li> </ul> <p>To confidentially discuss your application contact the Principal Wayne Marshall via email <a href="mailto:wayne.marshall@dow.catholic.edu.au">wayne.marshall@dow.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt">Closing date: 4 February 2019 at 5pm</span></strong></p>