Learning Support Teacher (Secondary)
St Joseph's Catholic College Aberdeen
Aberdeen
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | ABERDEEN St Joseph's High School | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 0.5 Hours | |
| Description | • Assisting with the initial identification of students with special educational needs;
• Working collaboratively with the principal, learning support coordinator, 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 Personalised Plans with class teachers and other relevant staff; • Contributing to the preparation and maintenance of documentation required under the legislation in line with privacy and confidentiality obligations, for example, student files; • Participating in Personalised Planning meetings; • Attending regular Learning Support meetings. |
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| Position Requirements | Be able to demonstrate:
• An interest in supporting students with additional needs, including twice exceptional students • An understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and the Disability Standards for Education (2005) • An understanding of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data • Excellent workplace communication skills • High level organisational skills • An ability to employ curriculum differentiation strategies • Knowledge of assistive technology • An ability to work with a team of professionals • An ability to respond to change • Experience in meeting the needs of students with challenging behaviours |
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| Essential Criteria | The applicant should:
• A relevant understanding of the philosophy of Catholic Education • Possess relevant tertiary qualification in Special Education or be willing to complete the Mini-Certificate in Special Needs • Have experience teaching in a Secondary School • Be qualified as a four year trained teacher • Record current NESA and Working With Children number on application 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 | |
| Finishing Date | 20/12/19 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Wednesday 19 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 |
| Robert Holstein (robert.holstein@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 6543 7444 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Robert Holstein |
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 Catholic College Aberdeen
- St Joseph's Catholic College Aberdeen
- Segenhoe Street, Aberdeen
- New South Wales
- 2336
- Australia
St Joseph's High School ("SJA" or "Joeys" as it is affectionately known by all in the communities of the Upper Hunter) is a Catholic High School that bases its religious education and philosophy on The Gospels.
SJA is able to:
- Cater for the diverse needs of children;
- Offer a diverse range of curricular and co-curricular programs;
- Offer a caring, welcoming and nurturing learning environment that acknowledges difference, celebrates effort, and strives to "have a go"
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