Teacher - Specialised Learning Program - Autism (Point Samson)

The School Samson Primary School (PS) offers a holistic development environment for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with a focus on unity, respect, safety, inclusion and collaborative learning. The school provides a Specialized Learning Program (SLP) for children with Autism, integrating them into mainstream classes while offering targeted support in academic engagement, organisational skills, social cognition, peer relationships and emotional regulation. The Role The SLP provides individualized, neurodiversity-affirming support designed to engage students, enhance academic achievement and foster adaptive skills. As a classroom teacher in an SLP, you will implement key elements:
- Tailored Plans: develop and implement individualized plans focusing on organisational skills, social cognition, positive peer relationships and emotional self‑regulation.
- Dedicated Homerooms: lead an SLP homeroom using evidence‑based approaches with education assistants.
- Neurodiversity‑Affirming Strategies: apply strategies aligned with the National Guideline for supporting autistic children and families.
- Whole‑School Support: collaborate with the wider school community to ensure consistent support across settings. You will also collaborate with the SLP Program Coordinator to:
- Engage in Professional Learning and ongoing career development.
- Contribute to Strategic Planning, driving whole‑school approaches to inclusivity. Responsibilities and Qualifications To be suitable:
- Apply evidence‑based pedagogy for improving student outcomes relevant to the WA curriculum.
- Commit to relevant training, positive behaviour support and teaching practices.
- Monitor, review and report on student performance via individualized learning plans and data systems.
- Deploy resources efficiently and manage education assistants for program fidelity.
- Demonstrate high‑level interpersonal skills in communicating with colleagues, parents and the school community. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education includes competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Equity and Diversity We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Eligibility
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with work rights for the term of the appointment.
- Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education’s Screening Unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru3a6