Teacher of the Deaf/Early Childhood Teacher
Organisation
Aurora School
For Provider
Department of Education
Closing date
12.05.2021
Primary role
Early Childhood Teacher
Position type
Part-time
Location
Sunshine
State
VIC
About the Centre/Service
Aurora Early Intervention program is a statewide Department of Education & Training service for young deaf children aged 0 to 6 and their families. Aurora provides regular home based support from collaborative teams which include teachers of the deaf, educational psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists and deaf educators. Aurora Early Intervention programs provide tailored inclusion support in state-wide kindergartens and child care facilities.
A bilingual philosophy underpins our program and we believe the provision of both spoken and signed languages are integral to the development of young deaf children’s early communication and language skills. The development of listening skills is an important feature of our program.
Work Days of the Role
3 days/week
Description
Under the direction of the Manager – Early Intervention, the Teacher will:
• Support families and provide individual education programs for young deaf children in line with the Early Years Framework, Practice Principles and Early Childhood Intervention Competencies and family centred practice following a Family Partnership Model.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families in developing, implementing and evaluating programs which meet the outcomes as outlined for all children in the Early Years Learning and Development Framework.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families in the regular assessment, review and evaluation of the child’s development and progress and maintain appropriate records on an ongoing basis.
• Provide written and oral reports as required.
• Work as a member of a collaborative team in the provision of family centred support.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, including planning and evaluation of collaborative program delivery.
• Support the establishment and operation of networks that enhance the provision of services to deaf children and their families.
• Other duties as required by the Principal.
Qualifications
Appropriate teaching qualifications acceptable for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers including dual qualification of early Childhood/Primary school teacher.
Preference for Teacher of the Deaf qualifications and appropriate experience as a Teacher of the Deaf or special needs teacher.
Demonstrable sound knowledge of early childhood practice and theory
Requirements
VIT Registration
Additional Requirements
Interest in working with very young children (birth – 6 years) who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families in an Early Intervention context.
Industrial Agreement/Award
Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010
Contact Name
Helen Harringotn-Johnson
Email
Application Procedure
Recruitment on line (DET) or direct to Aurora School
