As the Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Early Childhood), you'll work as part of a trans-disciplinary team in collaboration with families, therapists and other service providers to deliver specialised intensive programs based on IEPs to support each child to reach their fullest potential. The successful applicant for this role will work 2 days per week with the ECDP team supporting students under 6 years of age with a diagnosed or suspected disability, in addition to this you will work 3 days a week at the school supporting students with a disability.

An Early Childhood Qualification is a requirement of this role, experience working in a learning support or Students with Disabilities context would be highly regarded.

Welcome to the Early Childhood Development Program based at Parramatta State School

Located in the heart of Cairns, Parramatta State School strives for success for all students in a welcoming and accepting environment. The Far North Queensland Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP) is located within our school grounds and supports children under school age who have a diagnosed or suspected disability and significant educational needs. All children have an individualised education program (IEP) that is informed by the Early Years Learning Framework and in collaboration with families and therapists. The IEP is used by our qualified teachers to provide specialised intensive programs to support each child to reach their fullest potential.

More information about the Early Childhood Development Program can be found here

What's in it for you?

• A highly attractive remuneration package, generous superannuation, salary sacrificing options and leave loading
• Relocation assistance
• A broad range of professional development opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants for this position must possess or be eligible for:

• 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 more information regarding registration requirements, please CLICK HERE .
• An active application for teacher employment lodged online via the Teach Queensland website
• In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Service s (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services. For more information on blue cards and exemption cards, please CLICK HERE .

To Apply For This Exciting Opportunity

• Read the attached Role Description
• Attach a brief resume, contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor) and a maximum one page written response outlining the skills and knowledge you will bring to the role.
• Pre-Service & Beginning Teachers are encouraged to supply their most recent practicum report and academic transcript for the last completed study period (unofficial is fine).

**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**

Occupational group Education & Training