Guidance Officer - Western Suburbs State Special SchoolEducation (Organisation site)
Metropolitan South Region, Early Childhood and State Schools Division
We are seeking applications for an experienced, full-time temporary Guidance Officer to join our school community. The school caters to students who have an intellectual disability, autistic spectrum disorder, or multiple impairments. Within this role, you will be working with our leadership team to support students at Western Suburbs State Special School aligned with the Guidance Officer role description.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Education & Training
Classification: Stream 2 /HO1
Workplace Location: Western Suburbs State Special School
Job ad reference: QLD/MSR603085/24T
Closing date: 21-Nov-2024
Yearly salary: $141088 - $143582
Fortnightly salary: $5407.90 - $5503.50
Job duration: 3 Terms 2025, unless otherwise determined
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity.
About Western Suburbs State Special SchoolWestern Suburbs State Special School caters to students with an intellectual disability enrolled from Prep to Senior School. The school seeks to provide an educational environment that will support students in gaining the necessary skills and confidence to engage happily in the community.
About the RoleYou will have responsibility for leading the following activities and delivery of the following key tasks:
Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment, and individual student support recommendations and advice to students, teachers, and parents concerning educational, behavioural, mental health, and disability support.Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel, and external support agencies.Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels, or psychological and emotional status.Determine eligibility for enrolment at special school.Assist the school in the implementation of student protection policies and risk management processes.Ensure equity of educational access, participation, and outcomes for all students.Provide specialist advice and reports about students concerning disabilities and psychological status.Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees.Attach a 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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