Teacher of the Sight Impaired - 241513

Previously referred to in ASCO as:
2414-15 Teacher of the Sight Impaired

Job description

Teaches academic and living skills to sight impaired students, and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Skill level

This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 2415 - Special Education Teachers

Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.

Skills assessment authority

Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership.
See: Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership

If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.

Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.

Licensing or registration requirements

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.

Victoria

Registration is compulsory for classroom teaching. Teachers are also required to undergo a police check.

Victorian Institute of Teaching
See: Victorian Institute of Teaching

Queensland

Registration is compulsory.

Queensland College of Teachers
See: Queensland College of Teachers

South Australia

Registration is compulsory.

Teachers Registration Board of South Australia
See: Teachers Registration Board of South Australia

Western Australia

Registration is compulsory.

Western Australian College of Teaching
See: Western Australian College of Teaching

Tasmania

Registration is compulsory.

Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania
See: Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania

Northern Territory

Registration is compulsory if working with children. No need to be registered to teach adult students.

Teachers Registration Board of the Northern Territory
See: Teachers Registration Board of the Northern Territory

Professional associations

You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.