Assistant Principal Special Education - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Teaching Service

NSW Government -Teaching Service

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Position Information:

Chatswood Public School is an NSW Public School located on Sydney's north shore and was founded in 1883.

The current school enrolment for K-6 students is 1150 students, with 89% of our students from non-English speaking backgrounds that represent a wide variety of cultural groups, primarily Chinese, Korean and Indian.

Chinese and Korean community language programs are offered to students. An emphasis on inclusivity, and celebrating the differences existing throughout our student population, strengthens our school community.

The school delivers quality learning programs addressing the needs of all learners, including two opportunity classes for gifted students, Korean Bilingual classes and a Multi-Categorical Class with two new Autism classes starting Term 2.

Modelled, guided and independent instruction is evident in daily practice and programs.

The school has a proud tradition of achievement in the creative arts with outstanding established programs in music and provides students with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of extra-curriculum activities.

The involved parent body contributes to the inclusive culture that supports all students and ensures that everyone achieves to his or her potential.

Selection Criteria:

In addition to the general selection criteria,

Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with complex learning needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities with diverse behavioural and emotional needs, K
Expert leadership skills with the ability to establish and lead a newly formed support unit in line with DoE policies to develop and implement high quality differentiated curriculum including Individual Educational Plan, Personalised Learning Pathways, Behaviour Support Plans and transition planning.
Ability to promote inclusivity and integration through highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; and to foster authentic and collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders.
Capacity to implement behaviour management processes and procedures which support positive behaviour choices and manage challenging behaviours.

General Selection Criteria:

Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies

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