Position Information
South Creek School is a NSW Department of Education school currently catering for 82 students with moderate to severe disabilities including Autism, intellectual and physical disabilities. Students are referred to South Creek School through a regional placement panel and parents/caregivers may visit the school prior to enrolment. South Creek School is situated behind Riverstone High School and is an active member of The Quakers Hill Network. Currently we have 13 Multicategorical classes. The school is a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school. The community has high expectations of the school and work enthusiastically in a three way partnership between the parents, staff and students.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with autism, moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities with demonstrated ability to implement strategies that meet their communication, sensory, social and behavioural needs.
Demonstrated ability to differentiate the curriculum and develop Personalised Learning Support Plans to maximise student growth and engagement for students with complex needs.
Evidence of highly developed and effective interpersonal skills with a focus on developing respectful relationships with all members of the school community that foster a culture of high expectations for all.
Conditions
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
Special Notes
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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