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Education Officer - Behaviour Support

Education Officer - Behaviour Support

Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle

Newcastle West

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
29/01/19

Job overview

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for this position.    

Description

The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated personnel for the position of Education Officer -Behaviour Support (1.0 FTE).


 Position Requirements 

As a member of the Student Support Unit within Teaching and Learning Services, the Education Officer - Behaviour Support will assist primary and secondary schools in building their capacity to implement frameworks, programs and practices to support students with complex needs and challenging behaviour. 


 Essential Criteria 


The applicant has: 

  • a sound understanding of, and commitment to Catholic Education;
  • post graduate special education qualifications or psychology qualifications (with experience working in schools);
  • significant knowledge and experience in supporting individual students with behavioural, emotional, and mental health difficulties in schools (K-12);
  • the ability to support a school-wide approach in responding to students with complex needs and challenging behaviour through the implementation of whole school frameworks such as Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and KidsMatter; 
  • a working knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and the Disability Standards for Education and their implications in the school setting; 
  • the ability to support schools in the selection and implementation of SEL programs (K-12);
  • the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
  • demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver professional development for school staff and parents;
  • excellent organisational, communication and information technology skills;
  • understanding and experience in case management;
  • drivers licence and own vehicle;
  • current Working With Children number must be recorded on application. 


How to Apply

For further information and instruction on how to apply, please visit the website - https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/

About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle

+61 4979 1200

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The Catholic Schools Office (CSO), is responsible for the leadership, efficient operation and management of systemic schools which educate more than 18,000 students in 45 Primary schools, 10 Secondary schools and one K-12 school in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle.
 
The CSO employs more than 1200 teachers and around 550 support staff. Our main focus is providing support for schools to ensure each student receives a quality education and has the opportunity to grow academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.
 
Catholic schools seek to develop spirit, mind, body and character and to cultivate Gospel values that support lives filled with joy, endeavour and hope in the future. As a Catholic Schools Office, we model ourselves on the person of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospels and through the teachings of the Catholic Church.
 

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