Position: School Officer - Assisting Student Learning - 2 x Positions Commencing Date: 20 January 2025 Tenure: Term Time, Fixed Term, Part Time (20 hours per week, 4 hours per day during school term) Salary Range: $31.64 - $32.31 per hour pending experience Closing Date: Monday, 13 January 2025 unless filled prior St Joseph's Catholic School, Mount Isa is a co-educational school offering Prep to Year 6.
Established in 1932 by the Sisters of St Joseph, today the school is a vibrant, multicultural learning community renowned as one of Mount Isa's finest schools for academic, sporting and cultural excellence.
St Joseph's Catholic School has a state of the art library and an indoor sport and performing arts building.
We provide students with specialist teaching in Music, Drama, Instrumental Music, Physical Education, Science, Environmental Education and Cultural Studies.
Mount Isa is Western Queensland's largest township, it is a vibrant multicultural city, a regional hub for business and is surrounded by a number of natural wonders, all within short driving distances.
About the role St Joseph's Catholic School, Mount Isa is seeking 2 dedicated School Officers - Assisting Student Learning.
These roles are term time, permanent position completing 20 hours per week and will commence 20 January 2025.
The School Officer – Assisting Student Learning (ASL) works under the direction and supervision of a teacher to provide learning and classroom support to all students including students who have identified additional needs to access and participate in schooling.
Typical Duties The typical duties of the role may include: a.
Providing support to individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in learning and school activities b.
Assisting students (either individually or in groups) with specific learning needs including scribing, reading, which may include providing feedback and observations to the classroom teacher(s) c. Assisting in the support of student engagement by reinforcing appropriate student behaviour d. Providing practical assistance to students in using classroom technology e. Performing administrative tasks of record maintenance, producing resources (eg.
Printing, laminating etc) and other classroom administrative support f. Assisting in the maintenance of a clean and tidy classroom environment including storage facilities and assisting in setting up appropriate classroom/learning space g. Providing routine support to students in relation to their physical needs (eg.
mobility support) and personal care (eg.
toileting, feeding) 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 Drivers 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.
Desirable Criteria No formal qualification is required;, however, a Cert III in School Based Education Support or equivalent.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process.
Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
What we offer Competitive Hourly Rate 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 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.
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.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 13 January 2025 unless filled prior.
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