Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Classroom Teacher
Occupation: Classroom teacher
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1550307
1. Appropriate teaching qualifications recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching, preferably dual Early Childhood/Primary qualifications, with a preference for Teacher of the Deaf or relevant special education qualifications and experience.
2. Experience working with deaf or hard-of-hearing children aged birth - 6 years and their families in an Early Intervention setting demonstrating a sound knowledge of early childhood theory and practice, including the Family partnership model, VEYLDF, Early Childhood Intervention Competencies, VTLM 2.0, or willingness to develop this knowledge.
3. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with families and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external professionals to deliver quality programs.
4. Experience planning, implementing and evaluating individualised programs using appropriate communication strategies for deaf children, including those with additional needs.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in Auslan, or willingness to undertake recognised training.
6.. Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.
Support families and provide individual education programs for young deaf children in line with the Family Partnership Model.
Collaborate with colleagues and families in developing, implementing and evaluating strategies to support outcomes for all children.
Participate in ongoing professional development, in line with the schools AIP and Strategic Plan.
Support the establishment and operation of networks that enhance the provision of services to deaf children and their families.
Other duties as required by the Principal.
Under the direction of the Aurora School Principal and Early Intervention Manager, the successful applicant will work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team in delivering statewide early intervention services through the provision of educational services to deaf children and their families and consultancy support services to other service providers.
Country travel will be involved. Accordingly, the successful applicant should hold a current Victorian Motor vehicle driver's license and be prepared to use their own comprehensively insured vehicle as required. At times, overnight stays will be required. Personal expenses and ATO mileage rates are provided. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Aurora School has two campuses, one at Blackburn and one at Sunshine. This position may work out of Blackburn or Sunshine campus, with regular meetings held at Blackburn.
A knowledge and understanding of deafness and deaf culture and its impact on the development of communication and language is valued.
Teachers currently registered or eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and qualified to teach and/or have demonstrated experience in the curriculum area(s) specified for the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants 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.
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https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
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Aurora School is a Department of Education and Early Childhood (DE) school which specialises in Early Intervention and Early Education programs for deaf and deafblind children throughout Victoria with the main campus in Blackburn South and an additional office in Sunshine.
This position is for the role of Teacher of the Deaf at Aurora School in the Early Intervention program.
Aurora School Early Intervention program is a statewide Department of Education service for young deaf children aged 0 to 6 and their families. Aurora Early Intervention provides regular homebased support from collaborative teams which include teachers of the deaf, educational psychologists, social workers, speech and language therapists, and Deaf educators. Bilingual programs are provided in which young deaf children are encouraged to acquire early communication and language skills by being exposed to both spoken and signed languages. The program operates in term times only.
The Early Education Program specialises in education programs for young deaf children from three years of age. Within an Early Childhood Curriculum Framework there is a strong emphasis on the development of communication skills (listening, speaking, signing, reading and writing) and effective use of both expressive and receptive language. We provide a Bilingual program ensuring children have access to both English and Auslan role models.
Aurora School Community Kindergarten provides 3 and 4-year-old Bilingual programs for local community children and deaf and hard of hearing children enrolled at Aurora School. This inclusive program provides a well-supported, safe and nurturing environment for all children.