Indooroopilly SHS is proud to have the largest cohort of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in Queensland. With this comes a team of passionate and dedicated staff within the school and Deaf Department. As a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD), you will work within school teams to assist classroom teachers and school staff to develop and effectively implement responses to students with learning needs across learning areas or subjects (including life skills).

Job details

As a Teacher of the Deaf, you will support teachers to meet the learning needs of students across subjects and life skills. 

In consultation with the school leadership team, you will lead the following activities and deliver the following key tasks:

• Plan and deliver Educational Interpreter (EI) and Auslan Language Models (ALM) capacity building.
• Maintain records in accordance with One School and ISHS policy and processes, including Personalised Learning and NCCD.
• Actively communicate with families, stakeholder and professionals to support student inclusion and reasonable adjustments, including facilitating teacher communication with parents and care givers.
• Plan and deliver tutorial support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for identified students, including Individual Curriculum Plans and QCIA. 
• Provide support in identifying patterns of achievement and selecting intervention strategies for underachieving students, including students with learning disabilities.
• In cooperation with the classroom teacher, teach whole classes, small groups and individuals.
• Provide support and advice on the teaching of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with diverse learning needs.
• Identify interpreter requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other specialists to coordinate services.

Why Indooroopilly State High School?

• 🤝 Collaborative teaching culture - work closely with interpreters, Auslan Language Models, teachers and allied health professionals.
• 🌏 Inclusive and diverse community - a school that values accessibility, Deaf culture and inclusive learning environments.
• 👩‍🏫 Strong specialist support team - teachers are supported by therapists, visiting specialists and a dedicated Deaf & Hard of Hearing department.
• 🧠 Focus on individualised learning - personalised learning plans and targeted programs help students access the curriculum.
• ✨ Meaningful impact - opportunity to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• 📚 Innovative programs and pathways - strong academic, vocational and enrichment opportunities for students.
• 🏫 Positive school culture - emphasis on wellbeing, respect and helping students build confidence and independence.

What We Offer

• Modern facilities and quality resources
• Real career development opportunities

What You'll Need

• Relevant teaching qualification
• Full or provisional QCT registration
• Australian working rights or valid visa
• Pre-service and graduate teachers are encouraged to apply (include practicum reports, mentor statements & unofficial transcript)

How to apply

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your resume including two professional referees

🔗 Explore the school: Visit the Indooroopilly State High School website here. 

All applicants are encouraged to apply to the Department of Education Teacher Application Portal to be considered for current and future roles.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to commence and submit their application as early as possible as the Department of Education reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• teach-s1-deaf-hard of hearing-rd (PDF, 243KB)
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