School Learning Officer (Casual)
Commencement Date: Shifts currently available
Employment Type: Casual, as required
Salary Range: SOF Level 2 -$39.45 to $40.29 Gross per hour (casual rate)
This is an active advertisement with no official end date. Applicants will be interviewed upon receipt of application, if suitable.
St Therese's School Bentley Park
St Therese's Parish School is an integral part of the Cairns Diocese and the Edmonton Parish. Located just 20 minutes south of Cairns City, St Therese's provides Catholic Education to an area that is currently referred to as the 'growth corridor' of Cairns.
About the Role
The School Learning Officer's role is to work with the classroom teacher to meet the learning goals of students, some of whom have diverse learning needs.
Typical duties of a School Learning Officer include, but are not limited to:
Assist with evaluating and assessing the learning needs of students while under the direction and / or supervision of the classroom teacher.
Attend meetings by invitation, involving parents, teachers and / or specialists where appropriate to discuss student progress and needs.
Work with students according to the directions / lesson plans given by the class teacher.
Provide physical assistance to students where necessary and appropriate.
Participate in planning days with team teachers to discuss student needs.
Provide support to students with social / emotional needs in the form of supervising a student when time-out from the classroom for a short period is needed; developing a close rapport with students to be a contact person if needed.
Adhere to individual classroom rules, expectations, incentive schemes and behaviour management plans as informed by the classroom teacher.
Assist with in-class support programmes as directed by the classroom teacher.
Report regularly to the classroom teacher on student progress.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to student information and discuss same in an appropriate setting with relevant school personnel only.
Participate in daytime school carnivals as directed by an academic staff member.
Assist with group work in Literacy block time if appropriate for the year level and as directed by the classroom teacher.
Keep personal records of student work sessions.
Assist teaching staff in the supervision of students with all concerns / problems referred to teaching staff for resolution as required.
Experience working with students with needs would be an advantage.
Work Requirements
Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.
What we offer
12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions.
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable).
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description.
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Description:School Learning Officer Position Description
For more information please contact:
Jodi PetersenPrincipal AssistantPhone: 4081 3400Email: ******
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