Pilbara Education Region Cassia Education Support Centre Teacher - Education Support 00011451 Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (SEA GA 2021) Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH895601 Please note as of Friday, 7 June 2024 at 1:11pm an amendment has been made to the closing date This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including: Attractive Country Teaching Program (CTP) Allowance of $13,730.00 per year Locality allowance of $3,976.00 per year 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays) More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave Subsidised accommodation where applicable Free relocation Airconditioning Subsidy About the Role The successful applicant will ideally use explicit teaching strategies and exhibit effective classroom management skills to enhance student learning and wellbeing. Applicants should also be flexible, have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to professional learning and a high-level of participation in collaborative team planning. They will plan, program and assess using an integrated curriculum, differentiated to meet individual student needs. Applicants will also ideally have highly effective teaching practices, an ability to self-reflect and a willingness to seek constant improvement in their own practice. We are seeking applicants who are hardworking and knowledgeable about a range of disabilities and the implementation of strategies to support and enhance individual development in all areas. Teachers in an education support environment positively manage a team of Education Assistants to create a safe and supportive learning environment for students. They engage with and contribute to the school community and work collaboratively with families, therapists, and outside agencies to improve student outcomes. About the School Cassia ESC is a small government school for students identified with intellectual disabilities and who may present with physical disabilities as well. The Centre caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and shares its campus with Cassia Primary School. As the only Specialist Education Support Centre in the Pilbara, we attract students from a range of backgrounds. We value and celebrate the incredible diversity that is evident across our school community, as it provides a rich tapestry of experience that is ever changing and developing. We respect and value all our students as individuals and cater for them using Individual Education Plans and Individual Behaviour Management Plans. Our purpose is to effectively promote the abilities of each student and develop their confidence, knowledge, skills and leadership qualities to equip them with competencies for a world beyond school. The outcomes for students are rigorously set to ensure that appropriate and maximum learning occurs. This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers): Professional knowledge; Professional practice; and Professional engagement. Applications will be assessed against these domains. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy. Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification - even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program. The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Further information about Cassia Education Support Centre can be found by visiting Schools Online Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications For further job related information You are encouraged to contact Priscilla Jadzinski, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in South Hedland, by telephoning (08) 917 8560 or emailing Priscilla.Jadzinskieducation.wa.edu.au Application Instructions All applications are submitted online. Select "