Job Title: Educational Specialist
Killarney Heights High School is a comprehensive co-educational institution catering to 950 students, with 43% of them possessing English as an Additional Language or Dialect. Located in a bushland setting near the northern beaches of Sydney, approximately 20 minutes from the city centre.
The school empowers students with knowledge and skills required to thrive academically, vocationally and socially. We foster a culture that encourages each student to achieve their full potential, inspiring them to become ethical, creative and compassionate leaders within and beyond their community.
To support this vision, we are establishing an inclusive education class for students with additional learning needs, which will commence operation at the start of the school year. Our dedicated Wellbeing Team offers comprehensive support to students, led by a Head Teacher Wellbeing and supported by Counsellors, Year Advisors, a Student Support Officer, Careers Advisor and Learning Support Teachers.
The Multi-Categorical class has a maximum capacity of 10 students at any given time, ranging in age from the beginning of the academic year. Key requirements include approval to teach Special Education, experience or interest in teaching students with Autism, mild and moderate intellectual disabilities and complex challenging behaviours, along with a strong commitment to and passion for inclusive education.