Position: School Officer (ASL) First Nations Education Commencing Date: 20 January 2025 Tenure: Permanent, Term Time Salary Range: $31.58 - $32.26 per hour pending experience Closing Date: Monday, 9 December 2024 unless filled prior St Benedict's Catholic School features the highest standard of education and learning facilities synonymous with Catholic schools across Townsville city.
St Benedict's Catholic School nurtures learning success by promoting student engagement within a flexible environment.
St Benedict's Catholic School embraces sustainable practices for the natural and built environment fostering a love for creation and aspiring to be good stewards.
Our school's culture reflects the grace and spirit of St Benedict, known as a gentle, dignified, strong, peace-loving man, who lived a contemplative life and honoured 'God in all of life'.
About the role St Benedict's Catholic School, Shaw is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer (ASL) First Nations Education to commence 20 January 2025.This role is a Permanent, Term Time position completing 27.5 hours per week.
The primary purpose of the ASL - First Nations Education is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist First Nation students with learning and development.
The ASL - First Nations Education, provides assistance to First Nation students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs.
The ASL - First Nations Education will demonstrate competency involving the application of knowledge and skills to a range of tasks to support teachers deliver contemporary learning and teaching.
The ASL - First Nations Education ensures that all duties are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by the Principal.
The Key Accountabilities are as follows but not limited to, and may vary based on classroom and students' support needs: Work in classrooms, with teachers, providing support for First Nations students Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and wellbeing of First Nations students Assist First nations students in the transition from community to school and be a positive role model Provide guidance, pastoral care and advocacy for First Nations students and their families Provide awareness to school staff on First Nations student backgrounds and First Nations Community Perspectives Develop and maintain relationships with local first nations community Groups and Traditional Land Owners representatives Assist in coordination and promotion of first nations cultural education events, activities and programs within the School Community Learning and Teaching Provide support to teachers in the classroom Assist the teaching team with classroom resources Work in partnership with teachers to support student learning which may include: General support to a group of students while the teacher is engaged in focused teaching Provision of personalised support e.g.
mobility or communication support, where required Assisting students to complete tasks designed by the teacher Preparation of support materials and resources Support identified students with learning barriers, to engage in a range of learning activities Collect data for analysis by the teacher - anecdotal notes on performance of task, work habits, behaviour etc., provided to the teacher Inclusive Education Assist individuals or small groups with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices, supporting the teacher with behaviour management and the development of social skills and classroom skills development Assist students with their personal organisation when required Small Group and Personalised Support Communicate with teachers about student progress and areas of need Inform the School Principal on any welfare issues that may arise with students Develop professional relationships with students based on trust and respect, which utilises a strengths-based approach Provide general formative feedback to student on performance during the teaching session Role model behaviour in line with the School's mission Work in partnership with teachers to implement aspects of learning plans, as identified by the teacher, for groups of students including: Work with the student, under the direction of a teacher, to support the implementation of particular learning goals as identified in the Student's Learning Plan Pastoral Care Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing issues under the guidance of the pastoral care team Work to promote self-esteem and assist with student social interactions by teaching them social skills and discussing with them their social behaviours as required Provide assistance with personal care as required which may also include mobility and personal hygiene Provide assistance with communication – including note taking, taping material and using ICT to optimise the student's learning experiences Professional Development Support collegiate learning by sharing learnings with colleagues Proactively seek opportunities to extend own professional learning via internal and external training Mandatory Criteria Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
Current Driver's Licence Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
This position may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process.
For some positions it may be necessary for the successful applicant to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
Desirable Criteria Cert III in Education Support or a commitment towards completing this qualification First Aid qualification or a willingness to complete.
What we offer Competitive Salary Range Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary Modern facilities, equipment and resources Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service 14 Weeks' paid parental leave Deferred Salary Scheme Access to corporate health schemes Induction processes and professional learning programs Access to Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing programs and initiatives How to apply Upload a current resume Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address) For more information, please refer to the Position Description.
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 9 December 2024 unless filled prior.
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