School Learning OfficerCommencement Date: 15th July 2024Employment Type: Term Time - 17.5 hours per week for the 2024 school year (15 hours per week are permanent)Salary Range: SOF Level 2 -$31.56 - $32.23 gross per hourClosing Date: 5pm, Sunday 7th July 2024St Thomas' School - MareebaSt Thomas Of Villanova Catholic Parish School catering for students from Prep to Year 6, is situated in the town of Mareeba in the Cairns Hinterland, approximately an hour's drive west of Cairns. The town of Mareeba (a local indigenous word meaning 'meeting of the waters') and the surrounding shire is home to tropical rainforests, savannah woodlands, national parks, rivers, waterfalls, granite mountain tops, gorges, escarpments and limestone caves. Prior to European settlement, it was a meeting place for the local indigenous people of the area, the 'Kuku Muluridji'. Presently our enrolments include a significant number of students with diverse cultural backgrounds including indigenous students.Catholic Education in the Mareeba district began more than a century ago founded by the Sisters of Mercy who continued a long tradition of working with religious from the Order of Saint Augustine. The influence of our Parish Community was manifested in the early 1950s when our school previously known as Good Counsel, took the name of the patron of our Parish, St Thomas of Villanova. The work of the many religious who enriched the faith life of our community is recognised in the names of our school sports houses: Phelan and O'Connor, named after the two longest serving Augustinian priests and Power and Mills, named after the founding Sister of Mercy and our last serving Sister and Religious Principal.About the RoleTypical duties performed may 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 needsWork with students according to the directions / lesson plans given by the class teacherProvide physical assistance to students where necessary and appropriate.Participate in planning days with team teachers to discuss student needsProvide 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 teacherReport regularly to the classroom teacher on student progressMaintain 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.Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and redirect all parental enquiries concerning student progress to the classroom teacher.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 sessionsAssist teaching staff in the supervision of students with all concerns / problems referred to teaching staff for resolution as required.Work RequirementsHold a Working with Children Blue CardBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic EducationWhat we offerAnnual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary12.75% additional Employer Superannuation ContributionsAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks' paid parental leaveAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramFor further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionIntending 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#J-18808-Ljbffr
