Special Education Teacher

Aspect Central Coast School

Terrigal, NSW 


Diverse Learning / Special Needs

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 October 2022


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; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Australia's largest national&nbsp;provider of autism-specific educational services</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Permanent term contract&nbsp;</span></strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Full time&nbsp;roles&nbsp;</span></strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Base salary $78-114k + special education allowance $3,392 p.a.&nbsp;</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Increase your take home pay with PBI salary packaging</span></strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>NESA teacher registration and special education qualifications and experience highly regarded</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Located at&nbsp;Aspect Central Coast School at Terrigal, NSW or at one of the&nbsp;satellite classes&nbsp;in the region&nbsp;</strong></span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/751978247?h=af2eb84130&amp;color=003260&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><em><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Start and end everyday doing </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>something</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>&nbsp;amazing!</strong></span></em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you will do:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will learn about the ACA which is Aspects comprehensive approach to the way we support people. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap-around multi- disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>"Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students... I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child-based focus.&nbsp; I truly enjoy every day, watching the students anxiety fade and their creativity shine through."</em>&nbsp;Teacher, Aspect School</span></p> <p><a style="font-size: 10pt;" href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1593/assets/18414308">Click here to view the Position Profile.</a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Who we are:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's&nbsp;largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 67 locations in&nbsp;NSW and South Australia catering to approximately 1,200 students, so there are plenty of opportunities to choose from. At Aspect we foster a culture of belonging and investment in both staff and students. We would help your to build your career with us and see you reach your potential.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/going-to-school" target="_blank">Click here to find out more about our schools.</a></span></p> <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> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the School:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Aspect Central Coast </span>School provides placement for approximately 140 students on the autism spectrum from ages 4 to 18 years from two campuses at Terrigal, as well as from 13 satellite classes within the local Catholic Schools.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><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 </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A Light Rigid (LR) driver's license 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:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ongoing learning opportunities for advancement</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Full time base salary of $78k - $114k (depending on qualifications, accreditation and relevant teaching experience) + <strong>special education allowance $3,392 p.a.</strong> (pro rata for part time employment)+ superannuation, pro rata or casual loading as applicable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Salary packaging to increase your take home pay</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Employee referral incentives</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">EAP services</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Discounted fitness passport membership options</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT2/assets/17625720">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.&nbsp;The closing date for this role is 21st October, all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful applicants will be contacted.</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;">COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and staff are required to have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.&nbsp; As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect will collect information related to your vaccination status to ensure you meet this condition of employment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to:&nbsp;</strong>Mark Rudd, School Principal,&nbsp;02 4382 8800.</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: 12pt;"><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> <p><strong>Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>
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