Teacher - special education

SAS seek a passionate Special Education Classroom Teacher to join our vibrant and experienced team of educators in an ASD specialist setting.

Southern Autistic School (SAS) is a specialist school dedicated to the education of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and significant deficits in language. SAS provides evidence based educational programs to meet the learning needs of children with a diagnosis of ASD.

A focus of the current Strategic Plan is making the school a centre of excellence and expertise in the delivery of education for students with autism with evidence based educational programs to meet the learning needs.

Located in the South Eastern Region in East Bentleigh, with approximately 280 students aged from 3 to 18 years classes have six to ten students with all children having an individual learning plan. Individual Learning Plans, based on the Victorian Curriculum, focus on developing communication, social interaction, and independence skills. Teaching and learning programs are enhanced by evidence-based approaches and strategies.

The class teacher is supported by a teaching assistant. Speech pathologists support the development of individual communication programs and occupational therapists add to the comprehensive educational team. A clinical psychologist, experienced social worker and Mental Health Practitioner work with families and students to further enhance student wellbeing.

Four sub schools on the same campus are led by a highly experienced school leader. Learning Specialists additionally support the development of teaching and learning programs. Specialist programs include ART, Media ARTS, Physical Education, Music and Cooking. Primary aged students attend a Swimming Program with a magnesium pool on site. The school has undergone recent redevelopment with 2 new buildings including modern facilities opened since 2021.

School Wide Positive Behaviour Support principles and approaches are key to supporting student engagement and data. The school is committed to the development of the whole child and works in partnership with parents. We have a supportive parent community who regularly communicate with staff.

Vision Statement:

The SAS vision for students is to develop lifelong learners who have a sense of belonging and are encouraged to implement their skills and knowledge to make choices and accept responsibility for their decisions. Our SWPBS values are: ‘I am Safe, I am a Learner and I Belong.’

• Apply on Department of Education's Recruitment Online portal Job number: 1415123 by 4pm on closing date,with Letter of Application, Key Selection Criteria responses and Resume
• Applicants to address each of the 6 selection criteria for Job number: 1415123, in a separate document titled “Key Selection Criteria”
• If for any reason Recruitment Online is unavailable, applicants are able to submit their application via email by no later than 4pm on the closing date
• See Full listing of Role & Responsibilities at DET Recruitment Online: Job number: 1415123
• See specific dates relating to Start and End dates of contract on Recruitment Online Job number: 1415123 (Start date: 15th July 2024- End date: 26/01/2027)
• Applicants must hold current VIT registration (See Who May Apply at DET Recruitment Online: Job number: 1415123)
• A member of the SAS Leadership team welcomes the opportunity to meet with applicants to discuss the role and provide a tour of facilities
• Closing date of Job Number: 1415123 on Recruitment Online is Sunday 9th June 2024
• Recruitment Online | schools.vic.gov.au

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,801.00 – $116,894.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 15/07/2024