At Kojonup District High School (DHS) we have a proud history and have served our community since 1863. Located on the Albany Highway between Perth and Albany, our 220 students have the added bonus of a 480-acre school farm close by.All year levels love to visit the farm, and it forms an integral part of our students' learning journey whilst at the school. Sustainability and pathway planning programs are influenced by our farm environment, as are waste-wise practices, animal husbandry and paddock to plate understandings.Growth through Learning is our vision at Kojonup DHS and it is embedded in everything that we do. At our school, we ensure that every student's academic, social and emotional growth is our priority. Students from Kindergarten to Year 10 work in an environment that nurtures them to achieve their personal best.At Kojonup DHS we have an established Positive Behaviour Support approach that ensures we maintain high behaviour expectations, and we promote the values of Respect, Responsibility, Pride and Safety across the school. We aim to educate the whole child so they can embrace the future with integrity, compassion and a love for lifelong learning. Our school offers a calm natural environment with well-resourced classrooms. Children are nurtured, valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.Find out more about our school by visiting or .The RoleAs an Education Assistant – Special Needs you will assist in the delivery of planned education programs that will help in the development of the whole student. In this role, you will collaborate and work in a team environment and ideallty possess good organisational skills. Additionally, good written and oral communication skills, to enable the implementation of individual or small group programs, as well as the ability to support general health and well-being of students, will be highly regarded.Suitable applicants should have a high level of interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with staff members to meet the needs of students. Suitable applicants will ideally possess the knowledge and experience of working with students with a range of disabilities and learning difficulties and the ability to support student growth, both academically and socially, within the classroom setting.Want to know more?Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).For more information about this opportunity, please contact Lauren Suttie, Deputy Principal on (08) 9831 3300 or emailing .Equity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:
A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interact with students with special needs, parents and teaching professionals on the provision of educational programs, and to assist teachers in understanding students where necessary.
Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team in the evaluation of educational programs, including special education and therapy programs where these have been implemented.
Demonstrated good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery and development of effective education programs to students and subsequent feedback to teaching professionals or psychologists.
Demonstrated ability to assist teachers or therapists in implementing educational programs, including special education and, should this be a requirement of the position, occupational and/or physiotherapy programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of health and physical disabilities in students and adolescents.
Demonstrated ability to assist with general health and well-being of students.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS992309Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
