Consulting Teacher - Education Support Branch: School Of Special Educational Needs: Disability Division: Service Delivery - Statewide Services Salary: Teacher, $78,397 - $113,568 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021) Work Type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time FTE: 0.8-1.0 Location: Padbury Closing Date: 2024-07-29 4:30 PM Attachments: - information - applying for advertised positions in schools jan24.pdf information - writing your application - teachers aug22.pdf CV Template SSEND.docx The School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (SSEND) is seeking to establish a pool of dedicated, enthusiastic and dynamic Consulting Teachers from all phases of learning including Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary schooling for appointments for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. SSEND is an integral part of the Western Australian Department of Education's Statewide Services and provides support for students with disability. SSEND's mission is to build the capacity of schools to ensure that every student with a disability is a successful student. Our vision is to partner with schools and communities to deliver an effective, responsive and integrated service that supports students with additional needs to achieve their potential. Our values are Inclusion and Equity, Integrity and Honesty, Commitment and Professionalism, Collaboration and Communication, and Innovation and Independence. At SSEND we partner with schools and communities to deliver an effective, responsive and integrated service that supports students with additional needs to achieve their potential. Support is provided state-wide through a Request for Assistance model that matches the needs of schools to the skill set of Consulting Teachers. SSEND have staff located across Western Australia. Vacancies may arise across the state, including two metropolitan hubs and across six regional areas aligned to the business needs of SSEND. As part of the application process, you will be able to identify preferred working locations. Experience of supporting students with disability in mainstream and/or education support settings is highly desired and should include knowledge in one or more of the following areas of SSEND targeted support: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Physical Disability, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), Disability High Support (DHS), Assistive Technology (AT) and/or Complex Communication Needs (CCN). SSEND is a school that strives for excellence and is committed to building the capability of teachers and school-based staff within a culture of support to ensure every student with a disability is a successful student. Consulting Teachers collaborate with schools to provide a range of supports within these specialist areas including, but not limited to: professional learning for staff on disability and inclusive education related topics; advice and information on disability including policy, legislation, planning and reporting requirements; consultation and collaboration with School Leadership Teams, Case Managers, Teachers and Education Assistants in meeting the educational needs of individual students with disability. This is through evidence-based strategies and interventions, including direct work with students, modelling of strategies, coaching of staff and provision of resources; partnerships with school administrators in developing school-wide processes and guidelines to improve outcomes for students with disability. Find out more about our school by visiting oneclassroom.wa.edu.au or Schools Online The Role Suitable applicants will ideally have a sound understanding of effective evidence-based instructional strategies for students with disability and/or SLDs. An understanding of models of consultancy is highly desirable as is the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment. The capacity to coach in dynamic and complex situations to finesse positive outcomes across various contexts is a key aspect of the role. Suitable applicants should be able to initiate and implement outcomes-based service delivery, using a strengths-based approach aligned to the needs of regions, networks and schools. SSEND provides an intensive induction program to ensure knowledge and skills specific to the position are consistent across service provision. A structured and rigorous performance development process ensures that Consulting Teachers are provided opportunities to continue to expand their professional knowledge and practice through extensive targeted professional learning. The role involves travelling to locations in local and regional areas, including state-wide travel with overnight stays and may include long distance driving, some of which may be in remote locations. Suitable applicants will be required to hold a current and valid "C" class driver's license. Applicants for Consulting Teacher should address the following workplace requirements: have knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas including ASD, Physical Disability, Intellectual Disability, SLD, AT and/or CCN; have confidence in implementing and modelling contextualised support and evidence-based strategies to schools within a Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) model; provide coaching in order to build the capacity of school staff to implement and engage in evidence-based pedagogy at whole-school and individual student level; be dynamic in the delivery of professional learning, and have the ability to work across a range of school contexts state-wide; and have confidence in consulting with school leadership teams and key stakeholders, including interdisciplinary support providers, to promote inclusive practice at whole school and individual student levels. People with disability can be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes. Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the Panel Chair as listed under the "Further Information" section. Please indicate your preferred working locations in the written statement: Padbury South Lake Geraldton Albany Busselton Broome Karratha Kalgoorlie York Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits. For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transporteducation.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154. Want to know more? Learn more at our TEAMS event. Given the uniqueness of our school, we are providing an opportunity to learn more about SSEND by joining our TEAMS online on Monday 22 July at 3.30 pm. During this event, you will learn more about our school, our Professional Learning Communities, and some examples of our practice and expectations of the role. There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers at the end of the session. Register SSEND Consulting Teacher Recruitment Information Session Tickets, Mon, Jul 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM | Eventbrite For further job related information Please contact Zoe Carville, Panel Chair, by phoning 0457 509 611 or emailing zoe.carvilleeducation.wa.edu.au Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details. Eligibility To work with us, you must: Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. Application Instructions Information for applicants This will be a two-stage selection process and you will need to demonstrate your competency - in the context of this role - against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers) Professional knowledge; Professional practice; and Professional engagement. Stage One: In the first stage, applicants will need to download and complete the attached CV template and address the above selection criteria in a written statement of no more than (3) three pages. Instructions for completing the CV template can be found within the documents. The completed documents will need to be attached to your online application, so they should be completed and saved prior to applying. Applicants will be assessed on information provided in their CV and Written Statement in this stage. Applicants assessed as competitive in the first stage will be invited to the second stage of the process. Stage Two: In the second stage, competitive applicants will be asked to participate in an interview. In this stage the selection panel will also seek referee validation and comments. This information will form an important part of the assessment process. Please ensure you include the contact details for two work-related referees in the template who can verify the claims made in your application. One referee should be your current line manager. Applicants will be notified of their suitability for inclusion into the recruitment pool following this second stage of the recruitment process. How to apply: All applications are submitted online. Select "