<p dir="ltr">The position supports the learning and teaching of a class of students with a diagnosed mild?moderate intellectual disability, and/or Autism, and/or other disability, that require intensive specialised interventions, in a Multicategorical Support Class This role will be responsible for working as part of a team to create a welcoming, safe and supportive learning environment conducive to meeting the particular learning needs of the students enrolled.</p> <p dir="ltr">This is a temporary part time position with Catholic Education, Diocese of Wollongong (CEDoW), commencing on 27 January 2021 until 20 December 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Have qualifications to teach Religious Education or the willingness to undertake relevant study in this area according to the CEDoW General Terms of Employment.</li> <li dir="ltr">Be an active and committed Catholic or demonstrate a willingness to support the ethos of the Catholic school and its Benedictine traditions.</li> <li dir="ltr">Have Special Education qualification and/or experience teaching in a specialised setting or a commitment to gaining qualifications in Special Education.</li> <li dir="ltr">Demonstrate an ability to provide appropriate intervention to meet the learning needs of students with particular diverse needs including students with a diagnosis of Autism.</li> <li dir="ltr">Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, and an ability to work independently and part of a team to lead, mentor and work collaboratively with all support staff, teachers in regular classes, parents/caregivers and personnel from external agencies and the wider community.</li> <li dir="ltr">Have strong skills in the integration of Information and Communication Technologies in the learning process for students with diverse learning needs.</li> <li dir="ltr">Demonstrate an understanding of positive behavior approaches and an ability to develop and maintain a positive, innovative approach to support students with challenging behaviours.</li> <li dir="ltr">Show initiative and 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 dir="ltr">Be committed to ongoing personal and professional learning, formation and growth.</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">Show an understanding of Path to life: A Framework for Pastoral Care and Wellbeing (<a href="http://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/">www.dow.catholic.edu.au</a> under policies) based on the National Safe Schools Framework.</li> <li dir="ltr">Have the capacity to lead quality teaching practice, based on the Diocesan Learning and Teaching Framework (<a href="http://www.dow.catholic.edu.au/">www.dow.catholic.edu.au</a> 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><strong>Closing dates: 13 August 2020 at 3pm</strong></p>