The Statewide Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services team has an exciting opportunity for a temporary Principal Advisor, Auslan, in the North Queensland Region.
The successful applicant will provide oversight to a dynamic team of Teachers of the Deaf, Teacher Aides, and Specialist Support staff in the delivery of educational services and support to students and children who use Auslan as their first, or most accessible, language.
The role collaborates extensively with school, regional, and statewide staff to ensure the most effective coordination of services to students.
Apply now to contribute your expertise to a collaborative, student-focused service.
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About The Team
This regionally based position will report to and be supported by the Head of Statewide Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services (Auslan) in developing and implementing a cohesive service that maximises student outcomes.
About The Role
As the Principal Advisor, Auslan you will have responsibility for the following:
* Support schools in using Auslan in the delivery of quality educational programs of deaf and hearing impaired students.
* Provide mentoring and coaching assistance to school teams and class teachers in the use of Auslan and bilingual pedagogy.
* Improve and enhance pedagogical practice for teachers by researching and modelling quality teaching and learning programs for deaf students.
* Improve the capacity of class teachers to use evidence based practice, including sign language assessment, to inform. programming for students.
* Coordinate support and training regarding the use of Auslan and bilingual pedagogy for class teachers, special educators, Teacher Aides (Educational Interpreter - Auslan and Language Model - Auslan), and Advisory Visiting Teachers for Hearing Impairment.
* Provide advice regarding regional teacher aide allocations to support students using Auslan.
* Assist schools with recruitment processes for Teacher Aides (Educational Interpreter - Auslan and Language Model - Auslan), in line with the Auslan Language Model and departmental Special Education Programs.
* Provide opportunities and support for Teacher Aides (Educational Interpreter - Auslan and Language Model - Auslan) in the areas of professional and personal skills development.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group
Education & Training