Special Education Teachers - Aspect Macarthur School, Cobbitty, NSW

Aspect Macarthur School

Cobbity , NSW 


Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 January 2021


Are you passionate about people?

<div class="container"> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><em>We’re passionate about people, about being positive and about what’s possible!</em></strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Help our students be the best they can be</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Australia's largest national&nbsp;provider of autism-specific educational services</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Full time roles, 12 month maximum term contracts commencing Term 1, 2021&nbsp;</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Approx. $75-$106k p.a. FTE&nbsp;(depending on&nbsp;qualifications and experience) +&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;allowances and superannuation</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Excellent tax effective PBI salary packaging benefits</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>NESA teacher registration and special education qualifications and experience highly regarded </strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Located at&nbsp;Aspect Macarthur School at Cobbitty, NSW or at one of the&nbsp;satellite classes&nbsp;in the region</strong></span>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It </span><span style="font-size: small;">is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect's School Network</strong>:&nbsp;Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's&nbsp;largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum. Aspect operates 9 independent schools from 50 locations in&nbsp;NSW and South Australia catering to over&nbsp;1,200 students.&nbsp;Aspect&nbsp;is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and flexible teachers to work as members of student-centered multi-disciplinary teams.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the School</strong>:&nbsp;Aspect Macarthur School provides placement for close to 110 children&nbsp;on the Autism spectrum from Kindergarten to Year 10. Our main site is located at Cobbitty with 4 satellite classes&nbsp;within the Catholic and Department of Education schools&nbsp;in the Macarthur area and another main site school in Coffs Harbour, NSW.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you will do</strong>:&nbsp;Deliver differentiated learning programs for each of your students on the spectrum, create and review Individual Plans in a positive behaviour support context, and implement our evidence-informed autism-specific approach - the Aspect Comprehensive Approach [ACA]. Teach your students the skills to be the very best they can be and allow them to positively engage with their communities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We recognise that to help a student progress requires a team approach to develop and implement Individual Plans. You will be part of a special team of student, family, Teacher’s Aide and other professionals such as Psychologists, Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We provide small class sizes with a Teacher’s Aide for each class. You will work closely and creatively with your team to provide tailored learning for the individual interests and needs of your students on the autism spectrum.&nbsp;Positivity, resilience and agility are essential for this role and a functional assessment is a prerequisite for employment with Aspect.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT2/assets/14284280">Click here to view the Position Profile.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the School:&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect Macarthur School provides placement for close to 110 children&nbsp;on the Autism spectrum from Kindergarten to Year 10. Our main site is located at Cobbitty with 4 satellite classes&nbsp;within the Catholic and Department of Education schools&nbsp;in the Macarthur area and another main site school in Coffs Harbour, NSW.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NESA registration to teach in NSW</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Special Education qualification/s are preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or other intellectual disability</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NSW Working With Children Check clearance for paid employment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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 is desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-size: small;">As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT2/assets/12020229">Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply: </strong>Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional. Please note that applications are viewed as they are received so if you are interested in applying for this role, please don’t delay&nbsp;in submitting your application. Our offices will be closed for the holidays from 23rd&nbsp;December 2020 until 8th&nbsp;January 2021. During this time, we will be accepting applications but will not be available to respond until 11th&nbsp;of January 2021.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to: </strong>Karen Taylor, Principal Aspect Macarthur School on 0418 289 593<strong>.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>More information about Aspect: </strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a><strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><em>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</em></strong></span></p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>
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