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Teacher Librarian/Special Education (0.6fte) - Para Meadows School
Posted on Aug. 25, 2026
- Illawarra, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Part Time
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Teaching Service
Reference number
0000BCSF
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
Location
Illawarra & South Coast
Salary Information
Remuneration package valued at up to $156,253.00. Base salary ranges from $90,177.00 to $137,861.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.
Principal Network
Wollongong
School Name
Para Meadows School
Staff Area
Wollongong
Closing date
09 September 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Para Meadows School, located in North Wollongong, supports students with additional needs. Our school enrols students K-12 with a moderate to severe intellectual disability. Students may have a secondary disability which may include complex medical needs, sensory needs, physical needs, autism and/or complex behaviours. The staff are committed to delivering high-quality education for all students. Of the 120-student enrolment, 24% require support in the form of English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) and 19% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Teacher Librarian will create an inclusive, accessible and engaging library that meets the diverse learning, communication and sensory needs of students with moderate to severe intellectual disability and additional support needs. The successful applicant will demonstrate expertise in adapting literacy and library programs using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), visual supports, assistive technology and differentiated resources to maximise student participation and independence. They will work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to embed literacy, communication and information skills across the curriculum while fostering a positive, welcoming learning environment that supports every student's engagement, wellbeing and lifelong love of reading.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach library or currently enrolled in librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education, with approval to teach special education and/or demonstrated experience teaching students with moderate to severe intellectual disability.
Demonstrated ability to design, adapt and deliver high-quality personalised literacy plans for students with complex needs, using explicit teaching strategies to improvelearning outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to model, implement and promote effective multi-modal AAC strategies, supporting students with complex communication needs to access information, engage in learning and participate in meaningfully in library and educational environments.
Demonstrated ability to respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, histories and cultures into library programs and literacy experiences, while working collaboratively with Aboriginal students, families, local community members and staff to create culturally safe, inclusive and accessible learning environments for students with complex learning and communication needs.
Conditions
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
Special Notes
This is a permanent part-time position of 3 days per week, 0.6FTE.
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
If applicable, engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the Teacher Librarian qualifications as recognized by the NSW Department of Education which must be completed within 24 months
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
Our educational programs foster student learning which is within the guidelines of the Department of Education, implementing Key Learning Areas and Subjects from NSW syllabus documents for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We endeavour to ensure that our students are equipped with essential skills and knowledge that will take them beyond school, whether into work or community-based activities.
The school has completed a situational analysis that has identified three areas of focus for this Strategic Excellence Plan. The school's high-level areas for improvement are Student Attainment and Growth, Positive Growth and Wellbeing for All, Collaboration to Enhance Learning.
The school continually strives to ensure all students can and will learn, and we endeavour to improve learning and engagement in literacy, communication and numeracy. We are committed to ensuring that students are engaging through increased attendance and supported in the transitions to life after school.
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
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