Teacher Special Education - Wee Waa High SchoolWee Waa High School is a co-educational, comprehensive rural secondary school in North-West NSW of 175 students that services students from the small towns of Wee Waa, Burren Junction and Pilliga. Our new school features modern, purpose-built facilities that will support quality teaching and learning.We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we provide our education, the Gamilaraay nation. Approximately 42% of the students at Wee Waa High School identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and the school is committed to promoting its cultural diversity through a strong educational program for Aboriginal students.Wee Waa High School educates students in a caring, inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment. We aim to empower our students to become agile, lifelong learners and successful, future-focused citizens, adept with technology and prepared for life in a changing world.Position InformationWee Waa High School is a co-educational, comprehensive rural secondary school in North-West NSW of 175 students that services students from the small towns of Wee Waa, Burren Junction and Pilliga. Our new school features modern, purpose-built facilities that will support quality teaching and learning.We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we provide our education, the Gamilaraay nation. Approximately 42% of the students at Wee Waa High School identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and the school is committed to promoting its cultural diversity through a strong educational program for Aboriginal students.Wee Waa High School educates students in a caring, inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment. We aim to empower our students to become agile, lifelong learners and successful, future-focused citizens, adept with technology and prepared for life in a changing world.Selection CriteriaApproval to teach special education and/or experienced in special education including but not limited to Autism.Demonstrated ability to meet the complex needs of a range of student abilities that are underpinned by trauma informed practice and promotes a positive learning environment.Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate quality IEPs that support the behavioural, social and wellbeing needs of students and to collaboratively and cohesively with staff, students, parents and external support agencies.Demonstrated ability to increase educational outcomes for Aboriginal students in a positive and culturally inclusive learning environment.ConditionsAn 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 NotesApplicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.About the NSW Department of EducationThe 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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (******) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here.#J-18808-Ljbffr