Classroom Teacher- Special Education
Core
Classroom teacher for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and significant language deficits, focusing on literacy, numeracy, communication, social interaction, and independence skills using evidence-based strategies.
Role type
Special Education Classroom Teacher (Range 1 or Range 2)
Builds
Individual learning plans and educational programs aligned with the Victorian Curriculum
Domain
Special Education / Autism Spectrum Disorder
Required skills
Curriculum knowledge (literacy/numeracy), high-impact teaching strategies, data-driven assessment, interpersonal communication, autism-specific support strategies, classroom management
Preferred skills
Mentoring/coaching experience, supervising student teachers, professional learning and reflection
Technologies
Hanen: More Than Words, LAMP, structured synthetic phonics, Early Start Denver Model
Responsibilities
Plan and teach programs to achieve specific student outcomes, monitor and assess student learning using data, collaborate with parents and specialists, mentor/coach other teachers (Range 2), supervise student teachers (Range 1 & 2), participate in school policy development
Seniority
Junior to Senior (Range 1: new entrants to experienced; Range 2: significant role in improving student performance and mentoring staff)