Guildford Grammar School is a coeducational independent Anglican School founded in 1896. The School is magnificently situated on almost 100 hectares along the banks of the Swan River, 15 kilometres from the City of Perth.Guildford Grammar School is committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive community environment. The School employs staff who are passionate and energetic in their profession and place student learning and wellbeing at the forefront of all they do.The School has a reputation for providing a caring and nurturing environment and each member of the team is held accountable for this. Guildford Grammar School is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. We are a Child Wise Certified organisation. All candidates for roles at Guildford Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.Job Description: The School has a vacancy for an Inclusive Education Specialist position commencing in 2022 on a 12-month contract. The Guildford Grammar School Inclusive Education team collaborate with fellow staff, parents, guardians, and outside agencies to maximise educational options and outcomes for students with diverse learning needs. The Inclusive Education Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining inclusive education practices for our students with diverse learning needs.Selection Criteria:The successful applicant must:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Purpose and Values of the School
- Be supportive of the ethos and values of the Anglican tradition of the School
- Have a working knowledge/understanding of current curriculum and relevant subject content
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of program requirements and curriculum planning for children in primary years
- Have a comprehensive understanding of differentiation and the challenges of students with diverse learning needs
- Have experience with implementing and managing individualised learning programs for students
- Demonstrate outstanding positive behaviour strategies for students
- Have the proven ability to effectively engage students
- Be able to modify instructions to cater for the individual learning needs of students
- Demonstrate outstanding communication skills with students, families, staff and allied health services
- Effectively collaborate with teachers and education assistants, and promote positive and supportive relationships
- Possess a strong work ethic, striving for continuous improvement and the achievement of personal excellence
- Be willing to take part in the School’s performance appraisal process
- Demonstrate highly developed planning and organisational skills
- Possess a strong work ethic, striving for continuous improvement and the achievement of high standards
- Have previous experience or knowledge of evidence-based interventions
- Experience with administrating standardised and diagnostic literacy and numeracy assessments
- Be responsible and held accountable for continuing compliance with our Child Safe and Child Safe Reporting Policy. It is expected that all staff will maintain contemporary knowledge of the Policy and enact the Policy at all times. All staff have a responsibility to immediately raise any concerns they have about Child Protection to the Principal.
Essential Requirements:
- Hold a current TRBWA registration
- Current Working with Children Check and the right to work in Australia
- Relevant teaching qualification in the area of special needs and/or specific learning difficulties
- Previous experience working in learning support, learning difficulties or special needs
- Have a comprehensive understanding of ‘Duty of Care’ and place a high value on Child Protection and well-being.
Application Instructions:Applicants are advised to review the Position Description attached on the School Job Board via the link below before applying. Applications close at 12 noon, Thursday 28 October 2021 and must include a cover letter, resume and three current referees. Anyone seeking further information can contact Gina Lopez, Human Resources Officer on (08) 9377 8560.The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage throughout the process. To apply click ‘APPLY’ via our website: https://www.ggs.wa.edu.au/employment