Description:
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS888322
Appointment Pool
Koorana Education Support Centre (ESC) is seeking to establish a pool of Education Assistant - Special Needs for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2025.
Koorana ESC is currently seeking dedicated team members with exceptional interpersonal skills. We are committed to providing high-quality education to students with a range of diverse needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and challenging behaviours.
We are looking for extraordinary Education Assistants - Special Needs who are keen to join a passionate team who put the needs of students with disabilities first. As a team player who embraces hard work and collaboration you would ideally support the creation of required learning environments to encourage all our students to reach your potential.
Suitable applicants will, under teacher direction, assist in the development, implementation and assessment of specialised education programs. This includes the operation of digital technologies and implementation of individual student or small group programs or demonstrations. You will also provide feedback on education and therapy programs and participate in the evaluation process relating to the achievement of educational goals.
Suitable applicants should ideally be collaborative, organised, excellent communicators, efficient at documentation and become involved in our supportive, innovative and dynamic school, applicants may work across classrooms, so flexibility is highly desirable. You should be an active team member within the school promoting independence opportunities and effectively support staff teams to ensure students achieve their individual education program objectives. You will ideally assist with the general health and wellbeing of students, including but not limited to, Epilepsy and seizure management.
Suitable applicants should be highly motivated, energetic and possess the qualities to promote excellence. You will have the opportunity to be part of an effective team and support innovative curriculum. You should also ideally show excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Applicants should be committed to self-education and building knowledge to ensure the delivery of effective programs that extend and value the diversity of all students. Applicants should be willing to actively contribute to whole school initiatives and committees.
In addition to the above suitable applicants will ideally look beyond behaviour to the deeper reasons for the behaviour. High level knowledge in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), specifically Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) and devices is highly regarded. The student is at the centre of all we do, we aim to work with therapists, families and caregivers to provide a balanced program which focuses on the whole child, meeting their academic, social and emotional needs. Applicants should recognise the importance of building relationships, with students, families, school colleagues and leadership and be motivated and will be supported at all levels to achieve excellence in your role with self-reflection and self-improvement a priority of the school.
The Koorana ESC community believe all children can learn. We are passionate about developing student skills across all curriculum areas. We believe that the social, emotional, physical and educational development of all children is best facilitated when parents, teachers, specialists and therapists work together as partners in the process. Education Assistants at Koorana ESC embrace our School Priorities of Communication, Positive Behaviour Support, Literacy, Numeracy, Life Skills and Health and Well-Being.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
- Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
- Ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
- Knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
- Ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Koorana Education Support Centre can be found by visiting kooranaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Mellissa Mokomoko, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9523 7999 or emailing Mellissa.Mokomoko@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to :
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
Education Assistants working with Kindergarten students may be required to have, or be actively working towards, a Certificate lll in Education Support (or approved equivalent) in order to meet the educator-to-student ratio outlined in the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care.
Approved equivalent qualifications are published by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 2 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.