Learning Support Officer

Learning Support Officer Learning Support Officers are responsible to the Head of Student Services.
General To be able to work co-operatively and positively as a member of a large team.To be able to work with students with a wide range of disabilities/challenges e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, Specific Language Disorders, Downs Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Severe Social and Emotional Disorders, Visual Impairment, Literacy and Numeracy difficulties.To be able to take direction from Teachers and Therapists.To support school programs and gain the confidence and trust of teachers, students and parents/guardians.To share expertise and information, and to gain from the experiences of teachers and parents/guardians.To maintain a level of confidentiality as directed by the Head of Student Services.To assist the Learning Diversity Teacher as required. Communication Assist in the development of appropriate social skillsFoster appropriate social interaction with peers and staffWork towards developing understanding on the part of peers as to particular behavioural/social responses – consequences of disability/challengeAssist students to communicate their needs (an interpreter) to staff, students and external consultants Academic Assist the student to access classroom material and/or contentEncourage independent learningAct as a clarifier for students as required The Position Description and Application Form are available to download from the College Website
www.loyola.vic.edu.au Applications to: Principal, Loyola College
Email: [email protected] Applications close - Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 4:30pm
Loyola College is committed to promoting the safety and wellbeing of all children.
"Loyola College reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint the position before the application close date, and only successful candidates will be contacted. We take this opportunity to thank all applicants and wish them well in their employment pursuits."