Learning Support Teacher (Primary)
St Joseph’s Primary School
East Maitland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
Job overview
| Location | EAST MAITLAND St Joseph's Primary School | |
| Vacancy Type | Permanent Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.6 FTE | |
| Description | The Learning Support Teacher will have responsibility for the management of special needs focus programs, inclusive of gifted and talented, assistance to teachers with curriculum differentiation, supervision of support personnel as appropriate; and be able to assist schools in their professional development needs. The Learning Support Teacher is responsible to the Principal. | |
| Position Requirements | • A relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education.
• Assisting with the initial identification of students with special educational needs; • Working collaboratively with the principal, class teachers, parents and students to develop appropriate assessment strategies, identify resources and implement effective strategies to create learning and social opportunities for students with special education needs; • Liaising with the relevant schools particularly in relation to transition periods; • Collaboratively designing, implementing, modifying and evaluating individual Education Programs (IEPs) with class teachers and other relevant people; • Facilitating referral and assessment procedures with Catholic Schools Office Student Support staff after consultation with the principal, teachers and parents; • Liaising with outside agencies after consultation with the principal, teachers and parents; • Working collaboratively with and overseeing the work of other learning support personnel; • Contributing to the preparation of documentation required under legislation in line with privacy and confidentiality obligations, for example, student files; • Assisting in the preparation of funding submissions; • Managing the school's special education resources; • Contributing to the provision of staff professional development and parent education programs. |
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| Essential Criteria | The applicant must:
• have the appropriate experience and/or qualifications in Special Education. • be appropriately qualified as four year trained teacher • have had teaching experience in a Primary School. • record current NESA and Working With Children number on application as well as Date of Birth • evidence of completion of Anaphylaxis training certificate must be supplied. • applicants will need to comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead (formerly FEA ) and will need to work towards Accreditation at Category B – Accreditation to teach. Note: To start or return to working as a teacher in a NSW school, you must be accredited by NESA. |
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| CommencementStarts | 29/1/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 14 December, 2018 | |
| Instructions | Forward your Curriculum Vitae together with a covering letter addressing selection criteria via email (preferred) as one pdf to the contact person. | |
| Contact | Name | Telephone |
| Marie Butel-Simoes (marie.simoes@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4933 5536 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Marie Butel-Simoes |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The covering letter attached to your curriculum vitae (full personal details and contact details of referees) should address the criteria as outlined above. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Applications will be received at the school up to 3.00pm on the closing date. | |
About St Joseph’s Primary School
- St Joseph’s Primary School
- 55 King Street, East Maitland
- New South Wales
- 2323
- Australia
St Joseph’s Primary School is a co-educational, Kindergarten to Year 6 Catholic primary school located in the Hunter Valley township of East Maitland, New South Wales. The school, which has a rich heritage steeped in Catholic tradition, was opened officially in 2002, although St Joseph’s school had existed as an entity in the local area for over 100 years. The school belongs to the Maitland, Newcastle Diocese system and has a current student population of 407.
Principal
Mr Anthony Weir
Facilities
A very well-resourced school library, well appointed, air conditioned classrooms, along with an impressive level of school wide technological resources, are major features of the quality school wide facilities to support teaching and learning programs, available at St Joseph’s Primary School. A multi purpose hall, along with a large, well-maintained playing area are yet further examples of the abundant learning and play environments available to students at this school. Numerous sports orientated courts and covered outdoor play assembly areas are also major school assets.
Curriculum
At St Joseph’s Primary School the curriculum encompasses Religious Education and the six key learning areas mandated by the New South Wales Board of Studies. A program of extra-curricula activities support student learning in the areas of Music (Band/Choir), Sport, debating, Public Speaking and enrichment activities.
School ethos
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is an experience in the body of Christ, whereby parents, parish and community nurture Gospel values and life skills, enabling the students to achieve their full potential. They fully embraces the school motto of ‘Learning together with Care and Respect’.
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