Visiting Teacher - Physical Disability/Health Impairment/Autism - Inner Gippsland Area, SEVR - 20003039Job posted: 14/01/2025
Minimum QualificationsTeachers 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.RoleTo support the implementation of Disability Inclusion, the Visiting Teacher Service provides leadership and capability building for teachers and schools in the provision of effective curriculum and pedagogy to support student engagement, access and inclusion for students with a physical disability, health impairment, hearing impairment, vision impairment, autism, complex behaviour and/or learning difficulties.
The Visiting Teacher assists schools and school staff to understand both the functional needs of students and the development and implementation of inclusive practices.
This may include, but not be limited to, the development of appropriate educational programs, modifications, reasonable adjustments and collective and individualised supports for students with a disability or impairment.
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.
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