Outdoor Education Teacher

Description:

Teachers at Blackwood SSOEC will plan and teach student groups in outdoor education. Teachers are expected to participate in induction programs and general staff development activities, and in activities designed to ensure the integration of the curriculum/outdoor education with the visiting schools. The focus of a teacher is student management, subject content and teaching practice.

Teachers at this level at Blackwood SSOEC are responsible for teaching visiting groups and may also assist and participate in policy development, project teams and the organisation of co-curricular activities. Other tasks may include property maintenance, administration, promotion and event organisation.

Responsibilities

To provide a safe, supportive environment for the development of students with special needs through challenging outdoor education lessons and programs.

b) To ensure accommodation facilities are maintained to a suitable standard for visiting students with special needs and staff in accordance with Occupational, Health & Safety, Local Moorabool Council and Australian Camping Association Accreditation regulations.
c) To develop and maintain a caring and supportive environment in which students with special needs can participate in a series of challenging activities that promote self-confidence and self-esteem.

d) To undertake program development to further develop and advance curriculum.
e) To participate in appropriate professional development activities which will contribute to the provision and development of programs.

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- contributing to a range of co-curricular programs

• Attending expeditions / camps
• Evening activities