Coordinator L 1

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**:
You will collaborate with a team of specialists including teachers, teacher's aides, school therapists, coordinators, administrators and other Aspect staff to deliver our evidence-informed, student focused autism-specific approach - the Aspect Comprehensive Approach [ACA]. Use a person-centred and family-focused approach to ensure the delivery of quality educational standards. As a core member of the school's Learning Support Team (LST), you will lead and supervise the teaching team and partner parents, carers and other members of the school community. You may be required to undertake on-class teaching responsibilities. To view the full position profile, please click here.

**_ 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 Western Sydney School provides placement for approximately 160 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to year 12. Our main site is located at Wetherill Park with 14 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools across the Western and South Western regions of Sydney.

To find out more about our school, click here.

**Qualifications**:

- To provide for consistency of support across satellite classes, we are ideally looking for coordinators that are currently working or are available to work full time (38hrs per week)
- Recognised University or Tertiary teaching qualifications (as determined by NESA)
- Registration with NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority)
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with others
- Demonstrated leadership abilities including team support
- Experience working with students on the autism spectrum
- Experience in developing IP's and curriculum for students on the autism spectrum preferred
- NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment
- Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence (per relevant state legislation)
- A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence is desirable
- You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance

Additional Information
**What we offer**:

- Full time base salary of $78k - $114k (depending on qualifications, accreditation and relevant teaching experience) + **special education allowance $3,392 p.a.** + superannuation
- ** Coordinator 1 Allowance $9,124**:

- Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
- Learning opportunities for career advancement
- Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday purchases
- Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

**To apply**

Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level.

**Enquiries should be directed to**:
Shane Morris, Principal Aspect Western Sydney School 0490 245 607