Macquarie University Hiring for Master Special Education Teacher Job at North Ryde Full Time

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary Package: From $95,866 – $103,939 p.a. (HEW Level 7) plus 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-time, 3 years fixed term
• Macquarie University (North Ryde) location
• Given current Australian Government COVID-19 border restrictions applications for this position are only being accepted from Australian citizens or permanent residents or people currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

THE ROLE

The Faculty of Arts, School of Education is seeking an energetic Master Special Education Teacher to develop and manage the educational program for a class of primary school children with a disability.

Macquarie University Special Education Centre

The MUSEC School is an independent K-6 School for Children with Special Learning Needs and provides onsite professional experience for postgraduate students in special education. Each of the four classes at the school is supported by a Master Special Education Teacher, a Special Education Teacher and at least one Teacher Assistant. In addition, classes are supported by a Speech Pathologist and a Visual Arts Teacher.

The Role

This is a unique role for a teacher with Special Education qualifications and experience. The Master Special Education Teacher manages the class team and develops and manages the individualised education programs for a class of up to 12 children with a disability.

For more information about the role please contact Grace Deng at grace.deng@mq.edu.au for a copy of the position description.

About you

Your knowledge and understanding of best practice methodologies will be used to guide and coach postgraduate students on practical placement within the school. Your expertise and skills will contribute to the development and delivery of professional learning to peers and external professionals.

As part of the school’s leadership team you will mentor special education teachers within the school and make a significant contribution to initiatives and projects aligned to MUSEC’s objectives as a provider of evidence-based special education.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your cv and a separate (2-page maximum) cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:

• A recognised Special Education qualification
• Accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Demonstrated experience teaching special education
• Demonstrated ability designing individualised programs for children with a range of disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

Employment in this position is conditional upon holding a Working with Children Check Clearance.

Start date for this position needs to be 17 January 2022 however a start date during Term 4 2021 can be negotiated.

Specific Role Enquiries: please contact Dr Sally Howell, MUSEC School Principal at sally.howell@mq.edu.au or 02-9850-8316.

Applications Close: Sunday 24 October 2021 at 11:55pm AEST

At Macquarie University, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies and processes are truly inclusive and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Macquarie University’s values of scholarship, empowerment and integrity to apply.

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Applications Close:

24/10/2021 11:59 PM

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