Visiting Teacher - Physical Disability/Health Impairment/Autism - Bayside Peninsula Area (20004486)Job posted: 22/11/2024
Minimum QualificationsSubstantial experience in teaching students with additional learning or wellbeing needs in a relevant setting and preferably experience working with schools in the area of inclusive practices.Demonstrated capacity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary professional team and contribute significantly to the achievements of the team.Demonstrated ability to design, deliver or broker professional learning for teachers and other relevant professionals, on relevant topics such as physical disabilities, health impairments, additional learning needs.Demonstrated excellent teaching and learning skills, and substantial experience to promote full access and inclusion for students with a physical disability, autism, health impairment, vision impairment and/or hearing impairment.Demonstrated high level communication skills, networking and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people in the education community and agencies on complex matters.RoleTeachers with Special Education Qualifications.
Teachers currently fully registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (including current police record check) with a recognised special education qualification or demonstrated experience in teaching students with a disability and/or impairment.
Teachers who do not have an approved special education qualification but do have current full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching may apply.
Preference will be given to applicants who have an approved special education qualification.
Job share applicants will be considered.
ResponsibilitiesVisiting teachers undertake a variety of roles and responsibilities that may include (but are not limited to):
Support Whole School Initiatives Providing specialist advice and support to schools in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of curriculum to ensure full access and inclusion for students with a physical disability, health impairment, hearing impairment, vision impairment, autism, complex behaviour and/or learning difficulties.Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to promoting access and inclusion related initiatives, liaising with relevant personnel within the region and participating in other related projects.The use of innovative technologies in program delivery to improve access and inclusion to the curriculum for eligible students.Enhance Specific Classroom Practices The promotion of effective specific teaching and learning practices and skills to bring about sustained change in classroom practice.Support the classroom teacher to identify the needs of the student and deliver the necessary adjustments to access their learning. This may include the contribution of specialist advice to support the Disability Inclusion Profile process.Providing educational services to students from pre-school transition to VCE.The provision of case support and assistance to other visiting teachers and regional staff in the area of physical disability, health impairment, hearing impairment, vision impairment, autism, complex behaviour and/or learning difficulties.Undertake other duties related to supporting students with disabilities and impairments, as requested by the manager, in response to changing priorities or new initiatives, including supporting the rollout of Disability Inclusion.Who May ApplyTeachers with Special Education Qualifications.
Teachers currently fully registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (including current police record check) with a recognised special education qualification or demonstrated experience in teaching students with a disability and/or impairment.
Teachers who do not have an approved special education qualification but do have current full registration from the Victorian Institute of Teaching may apply.
Preference will be given to applicants who have an approved special education qualification.
Job share applicants will be considered.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website.
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