Teacher

Company Description Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum. **Job Description**: - ** Help our students be the best they can be**: - ** Australia's largest national provider of autism-specific educational services**: - ** Permanent full time roles**: - ** Base salary $78-114k + special education allowance $3,392 p.a. (pro rata for part time employment)**: - ** Located at Aspect Vern Barnet School at Forestville, NSW or at one of the satellite classes in the region** **_ Start and end every day doing _**_something_**_ amazing_** **What you will do**: Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum. Working at Aspect means you will be supported by a team of passionate professional educators. You will help create a learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice in autism. Class sizes are small and you always have the assistance of a dedicated teacher aide. You will learn about the ACA which is Aspect's comprehensive approach to the way we support people. You will work closely in a team that includes the student, family, teacher aide and other professionals such as our school psychologist, speech therapists and occupational therapists to develop and deliver quality learning programs. This wrap-around multi-disciplinary approach to support means that you will gain new skills and work experience that can help you reach your professional goals. - "Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students... I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child-based focus. I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through."_ Teacher, Aspect School Click here for the position profile. **_ Education:_** - It’s the perfect time to join one of our nine _Aspect Schools located in NSW and SA as we embark on our exciting journey alongside _**_Lyn _**_Sharratt_**_ _**_to pu_t focus on data, demonstrating growth of students learning and development. Our dedicated Educators are transforming the landscape of autism education, paving the way for brighter futures and boundless opportunities for our students._ **About the School**: Aspect Vern Barnett School provides placement for approximately 120 students on the autism spectrum from ages 4 to 16 years from Forestville, as well as from 5 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in Sydney’s northern suburbs. To find out more about our school, click here. **Qualifications**: **What we are looking for**: - NESA registration to teach in NSW - Special Education qualifications are preferred - Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disability (desirable) - NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment - Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence - A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable) - You may be required to provide an international police clearance Additional Information **What we offer**: - Ongoing learning opportunities for advancement - Full time base salary of $78k - $114k (depending on qualifications, accreditation and relevant teaching experience) + **special education allowance $3,392 p.a.** + superannuation, pro rata for part time employment or casual loading as applicable - Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay - Employee referral incentive - Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases - Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport - Employee Assistance Program Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect. This position is covered by the INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS NSW TEACHERS (HYBRID MODEL) MULTI-ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. **_ Enquiries should be directed to _**- **Talia Morgan on (02) 9454 8359.