TEACHER SPECIAL EDUCATION – GENERAL
Position Information
Bomaderry Public School is on the northern side of the Shoalhaven River in Bomaderry. Currently the school has a total enrolment of 360 students in 14 mainstream classes and 6 support classes; District Early Intervention Unit, 2 IO/IS classes, an IM class, an Autism class and an MC class. The school has 30% Aboriginal student enrolments.
At Bomaderry Public School a variety of quality programs exist to support learning for all students. Staffing and school funding is used flexibly to support literacy and numeracy programs, teacher training and Stage-based leadership and collaborative planning – all with the ultimate aim of improving the quality of teaching in every classroom, for every student.
Early intervention, a whole school focus on using the NSW Quality Teaching Framework and a highly effective Learning Support Team exist to promote engagement and a quality learning environment.
Equity funds are used to run “HeadStart”, a free transition to school program, and to employ additional staff supporting improved student outcomes and wellbeing.
The school motto, which is incorporated into everyday practice, is:
“Aiming High”.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with autism and behaviour difficulties.
Demonstrated ability in developing, implementing and evaluating effective, personalised learning plans.
Outstanding classroom management skills and an understanding of and capacity to manage the needs of students with challenging behaviours.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with students, staff and the community.
Ability to value-add to a range of extra-curricular activities.
Demonstrated expertise using technology in the classroom.
