School Officer Asl

School Officer ASL - First Nations Education Job No:TCE2672 Location:Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen Position:  School Officer ASL - First Nations Education
Commencing Date:  8 July, 2024
Tenure: Term Time, Fixed Term (27.5 hours per week) Salary Range:  $30.62-$31.29 per hour pending experience + Allowance $21.10 per week
Closing Date: Monday, 24 June 2024  unless filled prior
Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen is a Catholic co-educational school offering Prep to Year 6. Established in 1996, the school is situated on ten hectares of land and supports the families of the surrounding suburbs of the growing Upper Ross area of Townsville. Good Shepherd Catholic School encourages students by providing a learning environment of mutual trust and respect. The school has a strong commitment to engaging parents and encourages parental and family involvement. Located next to the St Mary MacKillop Early Learning Centre, families can access Catholic education from the early years through to Year 6 in a seamless transition. The Good Shepherd Catholic School culture is welcoming and inclusive and is underpinned by the motto, "Love, Faith, Learning".
About the role Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer  ASL - First Nations Education to commence from 8 July 2024. This role is a term time, fixed term c ompleting 27.5 hours per week.  The primary purpose of the School Officer 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 School Officer 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. This role requires the School Officer ASL - First Nations Education to support students with special needs by creating an inclusive environment, providing accommodations tailored to their needs, and promoting their independence and self-advocacy skills.  
The School Officer 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 School Officer ASL - First Nations Education ensures that all duties are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by the Principal.
Key Accountabilities Assist the student's learning and participating in the school: Work in classrooms, with teachers, providing support for First Nation students Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and wellbeing of First Nation students Assist First Nation students in the transition from community to school and be a positive role model Provide guidance, pastoral care and advocacy for First Nation students and their families Provide awareness to school staff on First Nation students 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 focussed 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 Provide support to the Classroom Teacher with behaviour management and development of social and classroom skills of students 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 To join this vibrant school community, you'll need The ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment. Demonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and/or special needs is desirable. 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. 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. Cert III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education, Cert III in Children's Services or Education Support or a commitment towards completing this qualification First Aid qualification or a willingness to complete. Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary  Modern facilities, equipment and resources 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 Well-being programs and initiatives Our Organisation Townsville Catholic Education  supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 
How to apply Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description Upload a current resume Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 
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