<p><strong>Location: Cobbitty, Australia</strong></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Full-time positions available; well-supported learning environment</strong></li><li><strong>Have a genuine opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our students and their families</strong></li><li><strong>Join the Aspect team, Australia's largest national&nbsp;provider of autism-specific educational services</strong></li><li><strong>Located at Aspect Macarthur School, Cobbitty NSW, or at one of the satellite classes within the region</strong>.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><i><strong>Start and end every day doing&nbsp;something&nbsp;amazing!</strong></i></p><p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><i>"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.&nbsp; I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through."</i>&nbsp;Teacher, Aspect School</p><p>Click <a href="https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-aws-dc5/64b0a600312c281d46c0f5d1/c1044a44-0e3c-43c3-9cc8-0897aed4e326?r=s3-eu-central-1">here </a>for the position profile.</p><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><p>Aspect Schools are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum K-12, leading the way in developing and applying innovative, evidence-based education approaches that create positive outcomes for autistic students and young people.</p><p>It’s the perfect time to join one of our nine&nbsp;Aspect Schools as we embark on our exciting journey alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFyesQByLw8aH008U23EpcuaSgHZfKFQSU"><strong>Lyn&nbsp;Sharratt</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>to put 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.</p><p><strong>About the School:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Aspect Macarthur&nbsp;School provides placement for approximately 110 students on the autism spectrum from Kindergarten to year 10. Our main site is located at Cobbitty with 6 satellite classes&nbsp;within the Catholic and Department of Education schools&nbsp;in the Macarthur area and another main site school in Coffs Harbour, NSW.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/going-to-school/aspect-schools/macarthur-school">To find out more about our school, click here.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>NESA registration to teach in NSW</li><li>Special Education qualifications are preferred</li><li>Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or with other intellectual disability (desirable)</li><li>NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment</li><li>Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence</li><li>A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence (desirable)</li><li>You may be required to provide an international police clearance.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Ongoing opportunities for purposeful Professional Learning; supporting our people as life-long learners</li><li>Opportunities for advancement within a supportive, collaborative and inclusive learning environment</li><li>Full time base salary of $83k - $122k (depending on qualifications, accreditation and relevant teaching experience) +&nbsp;<strong>special education allowance $3,557&nbsp;p.a.</strong>&nbsp;+ superannuation, pro rata for part-time employment or casual loading as applicable</li><li>Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay</li><li>Employee referral incentive</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts through Perkbox on everyday&nbsp;purchases</li><li>Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li></ul><p>These positions are covered by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aisnsw.edu.au/Resources/WAL%204%20[Open%20Access]/Independent%20School%20NSW%20Teachers%20(Hybrid%20Model)%20MEA%202021.pdf"><i>Independent Schools NSW Teachers (Hybrid Model) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021</i></a><i>.</i></p><p><strong>To apply:</strong></p><p>Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional.&nbsp;<br><br>Aspect&nbsp;reserves the&nbsp;right&nbsp;to&nbsp;interview&nbsp;and&nbsp;appoint&nbsp;at&nbsp;any&nbsp;stage&nbsp;during&nbsp;the&nbsp;search&nbsp;process.</p><p>Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Enquiries: </strong>Ann Rogers, School Coordinator,&nbsp;Aspect&nbsp;Macarthur School (02) 4651 3900 or macarthur@autismspectrum.org.au&nbsp;</p><p><i>Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.</i></p><p><strong>Learn more about us:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/"><strong>www.autismspectrum.org.au</strong></a>&nbsp;</p>