Located in Coomera on the Gold Coast, Coomera State Special School is seeking applications from teachers interested in working in a special school environment. Apply now to become a staff member of this new state special school. If you are interested in being part of a high performing team that believes that working effectively together to create a fun and engaging learning environment is crucial for supporting student success, then please apply as per the instructions below. Pre-service and beginning teachers are encouraged to apply. Please include any completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, and unofficial academic transcript for current course of study.

Job details

Special education experience is essential for this role. The position is working with young people in a special school environment that present with complex and challenging behaviours, often requiring 1:1 support whilst at school. Previous experience working with students who have complex behaviour and communication challenges, experience with trauma informed practices and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly form relationships with all stakeholders, including families and external stakeholders would also be essential.

With a purpose statement of 'Shining the Light on Potential' we live by the values of 'Best in Class, 'EveryOne Matters', Kindness always' and 'Seriously Playful', we make very deliberate and purposeful decisions about culture at CSSS. Aligned to these values, the vision for the school supports the following statements -

• A culture of high expectations with a strong belief that every student can learn when provided with a dynamic and fun learning environment that supports the individual needs of all students
• Comprehensive Literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) are our signature pedagogies used to enact the Australian Curriculum
• Intentional collaborative practices, data-based decision making and feedback is the way of working for all staff
• Strong commitment to family and community engagement is a key focus of the school

Staff members are offered support, differentiated to their experience. The Leadership Team strive to provide hands-on, practical support to all staff that is targeted to the specific needs of the staff and students in each classroom.

For further information about the school, please click here to visit the school's website.

Teaching in Queensland:

The department is responsible for the delivery of quality education services to all Queensland students in state schools and recognises teachers and their commitment to teaching through a range of rewards and benefits. To find out more click here.  

Applicants must possess:

• A relevant teaching qualification. Click here for further information on teaching qualifications.
• Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in Queensland. Pre-service/graduate teachers must have been granted provisional registration prior to commencing employment as a teacher. For info Click here.
• In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For info please Click here.
• Employment for pre-service/graduate teachers will be subject to the successful completion of a relevant teaching qualification and meeting the minimum requirements as a teacher with the department.

How to apply:

Please note: If you are Permanent Teacher with the Department of Education, you must have your current Principal's endorsement to apply for this position.

• Click the Green 'Apply online' button below
• Enter your personal details
• Attach your current CV including contact details of two professional referees (one of whom is your current supervisor)
• Pre-service teachers are encouraged to include completed practicum reports, mentor/referee statements, unofficial academic transcript for current course of study

**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.**

Further information

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

Suitable Applications will remain on file for 12 months and may be considered for other teaching vacancies in any school location.

Documents

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

• 09 133932 teach-s1-teacher-rd (PDF, 190KB)
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