Teacher

• Help our students be the best they can be
• Australia's largest national provider of autism-specific educational services
• Maximum term contract starting in term 3, 18th July 2022
• Competitive remuneration
• Excellent tax effective PBI salary packaging benefits
• Located at Aspect Riverina School in Albury, or at one of the satellite classes in the region

Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Aspect's School Network: Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 67 locations in NSW and South Australia catering to approximately 1,200 students. Aspect is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and flexible teachers to work as members of person-centered multi-disciplinary teams. 

What you will do: Implement our evidence-informed autism-specific approach - the Aspect Comprehensive Approach [ACA]. Teach your students the skills to be the very best they can be. Allow them to positively engage with their communities.

Recognize that to help a student progress requires a team approach to develop and implement Individual Plans. You will be part of a special team of student, family, Teacher’s Aide and other professionals such as School Psychologists, Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists.

Small class sizes with a Teacher’s Aide for each class. Tailor the learning environments to the special needs of students on the autism spectrum. Click here to view the Position Profile.

About the School:

Aspect Riverina School provides placement for approximately 100 students on the autism spectrum from ages 4 to 17 from Albury, as well as from 4 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in Albury and Wagga Wagga.

What we are looking for:

• NESA registration to teach in NSW
• Special Education qualification/s are preferred
• Experience working with students on the autism spectrum or other intellectual disability
• NSW Working With Children Check clearance for paid employment
• Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's licence
• A Light Rigid (LR) driver's licence is desirable
• You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance

What we offer: Full time base salary of $78k - $114k (depending on qualifications, accreditation and relevant teaching experience) + allowances + superannuation. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.

To apply: Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional. There is no closing date for this role, all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful applicants will be contacted.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). For some roles, covered by Public Health Orders, the requirement is for staff to have two doses and the additional COVID-19 Booster. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives.

Enquiries should be directed to: Jane Carrington, School Principal, 02 6057 3777.

More information about Aspect: www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.