Assistant Principal Special Education

2 weeks ago


Illawarra, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
The Crescent School has become a centre of excellence in the teaching and learning of students with disabilities.

Our children receive highly individualised teaching and learning that addresses their needs and interests and facilitates continued development in these areas.

We have high expectations of students and staff, with the children at the centre of all our decision making and we are committed to the ongoing development and delivery of our exceptional programs.

The enrolment number for the school is 94 students with 20% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 9% of students whose first language is a language or dialect other than Standard Australian English.

The Assistant Principal Hearing (itinerant) is based at The Crescent School and is responsible for an administrative/teaching caseload within the Yass and Goulburn Network schools. Ability and willingness to travel between work sites.

**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Approval to teach Hearing Impairment (Itinerant). Expertise in or willingness to train in Auslan and assistive communication systems and demonstrated experience teaching students from Early Intervention through to Higher School Certificate level.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, evaluate, and mentor a team of Itinerant Support Teachers Hearing and an understanding of the administrative requirements for managing the itinerant role.
- Proven experience in working with families, schools, and external agencies to build strong relationships with all stakeholders to promote positive outcomes for students.
- Knowledge of the complex learning needs of students with hearing impairment and ability to deliver specific professional learning to the Itinerant Support Teacher Hearing team and school staff.

**General Selection Criteria**:

- 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
- 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs- 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams- 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents- 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning- 6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
This in an Itinerant position.

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