Description:
Why work with us:
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the role:
The Inclusive Teaching and Learning Directorate leads department disability reform including best practice advice regarding inclusive education, personalised teaching and learning and evidence-informed interventions.
The directorate also takes the lead in the provision of special options, specialised programs, Inclusive Education Support Program (IESP) funding, One Plan, Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD), Transport Assistance Program, Special Education Resource Unit, and the professional development and contributions to building workforce capabilities so that outcomes for students with disability and functional needs are continually improved.
The IESP Advisor Inclusive Planning is part of the team responsible for engaging with SA government preschools/schools to build capability around effective whole site inclusive planning for students with disability, with a particular focus on use of IESP funding to achieve improved outcomes.
Qualifications:
Essential: A tertiary qualification in education and/or equivalent experience.
Desirable: Relevant post graduate qualifications in the field of psychology/disability/special education/developmental education and/or project management experience.
Special conditions:
The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration:
S121 2 $131,315 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%).
Enquiries:
Enquiries can be directed to Conor O'Sullivan, Manager, Inclusive Support and Advice, via email: ***************@sa.gov.au.
Application instructions:
Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional note :
This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), 10-month term contract.