Assistant Principal Special Education - Narellan Vale Public SchoolNarellan Vale Public School is located in South Western Sydney, within the Macarthur Network of Schools. There are currently 638 students enrolled, comprising 24% of students with a language background other than English and 42 students from an Aboriginal background.The school focuses on building strong foundations of learning and fostering a culture of high expectations. Strong links have been established with local preschools and the feeder high school, supported by a dedicated Parents and Citizens Association.The school motto, 'Together We Learn and Grow,' reflects a commitment to continual improvement, with Literacy and Numeracy at the core of all learning. The team of educators is dedicated to excellence and maximizing student growth and attainment through collaboration and data analysis. The school is also proud of its three Autism classes within the Support Unit.Position InformationNarellan Vale Public School is seeking an Assistant Principal Special Education to support our commitment to high expectations and student improvement.Selection CriteriaApproval to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with autism.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, parents, carers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement Individual Education Plans for social, emotional, behavioral, and academic learning needs.Proven capacity to inspire and support staff while balancing classroom teaching and the administrative role of a leadership team member.Evidence of skills in managing well-being practices, complex behavior, and promoting student engagement in a high-expectations culture.General Selection CriteriaSuccessful teaching experience with the capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning, and classroom practice.Knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage performance of individuals and teams.Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and engage students, staff, and parents.Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy.ConditionsAn unconditional full approval to teach is required. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you must commence the application process at the same time as applying for this teaching opportunity.Special NotesApplicants must 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, responsible 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, and people with disabilities. If adjustments are needed to our recruitment/interview process to enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team.New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives, and principals have been introduced for clarity. The guidelines are located here. Ensure your application complies with the guideline page limits; attachments must be in PDF format.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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