Are you passionate about empowering Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students and improving educational outcomes? As a teacher aide: Auslan language model (TA:ALM), you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our DHH students by providing high-level support for language development (English and Auslan) and learning.

Your expertise as a teacher aide with fluent Auslan skills will be instrumental in assisting DHH students to achieve their potential.

While offering crucial support such as pre-teaching vocabulary, unpacking concepts and curriculum, modelling English literacy and developing language (Auslan), you'll work alongside a dedicated team to ensure effective learning outcomes and positive wellbeing of our DHH students.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join us and support our students in their learning journey!

Job details

About Us:

Deaf and hard of hearing services (DHHS) as part of the Department of Education Statewide Services branch provides support to schools with students who use Auslan as well as direct support to identified Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students who require Auslan for language development and learning. 

Your Role: 

As a teacher aide: Auslan language model (TA:ALM), you will work with schools supporting DHH students who use Auslan to develop language, communication, cultural identity, and to improve educational outcomes. You will liaise with school staff including the classroom teacher, teacher of the Deaf (ToD), Principal advisor: Auslan (PAA) and school leadership (e.g. Principal, Deputy Principal, Business Manager) 

Responsibilities include:

1. Monitor student understanding, unpack vocabulary, contexts and concepts simply and clearly to match the language level of the student/s.
2. Demonstrate the value of English literacy (reading and writing) and build a positive self-identity through role modelling, sharing insights/experiences as a Deaf person (when appropriate) as part of the Deaf community
3. Model the use of signing in Auslan and signing in English word order to demonstrate the value of each language in developing English literacy (reading and writing).
4. Delivery of appropriate programs under the direction of the teacher of the Deaf and class teacher
5. Support class teachers and teachers of the deaf by preparing materials designed for deaf/hard of hearing students e.g. Auslan translation of story books, reading stimulus materials, Auslan translation of assessment/classroom/homework tasks. 

About You:

Suitable applicants will demonstrate English literacy and strong Auslan skills. Ideally with experience in the education sector and/or involvement in the Deaf community. An ability to work with and facilitate communication with schools and staff who do not use Auslan. Team focussed and willing to build and maintain positive working relationships with school staff.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Create a video responding in Auslan to the question below and provide via a Youtube link on your resume - Videos must be clear with good lighting and little distractions. Videos must be NO LONGER than 3 minutes. 
• Question to answer in Auslan: How does the Deaf community embrace diversity within itself, including different levels of hearing, backgrounds, and languages? 
• Provide a resume containing the Youtube link (of your answer in Auslan to the question provided in point 1 above) and referees with knowledge of your Auslan/English skills.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CO628026_25T - Role Description (PDF, 262KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants