Assistant Principal Special Education

2 weeks ago

South Coast, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Mittagong Public School (enrolment 526, with 10% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) is a dynamic learning environment with a focus on quality teaching and learning, a full and balanced curriculum and great care for the well-being of children. Our students are placed in 20 mainstream classes, and 3 support classes. Mittagong Public School is a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and the core values of Respect, Responsibility and Cooperation underpin all student wellbeing procedures.

Our teaching staff are dedicated professionals who are committed to collaborating in teams, providing quality experiences, and continually seeking to implement best practice. There is a strong focus on data informed practices to improve learning. Staff collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse needs of students. There are strong community partnerships including the P&C and parent body that enhance the educational outcomes of the school. Students are provided with opportunity to develop their interests and talents in academic, artistic, cultural and sporting domains in order to maximise their potential and enable them to become confident, independent learners capable of embracing future focused skills, knowledge and understandings. The 2024-2027 Strategic Excellence Plan is available from our website.

**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 Intellectual Disabilities with diverse behavioural and emotional needs, K-6.
- Emotionally intelligent leader with proven ability to collaborate with teachers, parents and external professionals, to design and implement personalised learning and support plans that are reflective of maximising student outcomes.
- Highly effective communication and strong organisational skills to effectively manage the dual role of Assistant Principal and exemplary special education teacher.

**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 policy

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education

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