The Hearing Support Itinerant Teacher, under broad direction is responsible for supporting positive outcomes for students (P-12) who are Deaf/hard of hearing, by working in partnership with schools, families and community agencies. This work takes a student focused and evidence-based approach to support inclusive education in all ACT government schools.
**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:
**_Mandatory_**
- A minimum of four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification.
- Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (or eligibility to obtain).
- A current registration issued by Access Canberra under the _Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. _
**_Highly Desirable_**
- Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. Master of Disability Studies (Deaf/Hard of Hearing); and/or experience in the field is desirable.
**How to Apply**: Applicants are to provide a curriculum vitae and a two-page statement of claims based on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Your two-page statement does not need to address each individual standard, but the general approach typified by the professional practices should be reflected in your response. Provide examples of your past experiences with an emphasis on the results achieved, relating your prior experiences and performance to your potential for achieving outcomes in this position.
**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.