Inclusion Support Teacher (0.8FTE) and Living Well, Learning Well Support Teacher (0.2FTE)

Position Purpose

The Inclusion Support Teacher demonstrates strong support for the vision and ministry of the Catholic school. The Inclusion Support Teacher will liaise with the CSO Inclusion Officers and CSO Inclusion Team Leader with regard to changes in government disability regulations and inclusion practices. The Inclusion Support Teacher is a registered teacher and assists the principal and teachers to both identify and plan for, monitor and evaluate appropriate and effective support for students recognised under the Disability Standards in Education.

There is a significant coaching component in this role. The Inclusion Support Teacher works with teachers to build capacity regarding appropriate pedagogical practices relevant to inclusive education.

When teachers require specialised support, the Inclusion Support Teacher is responsible for recognising this need and enacting the CSO Request For Service (RFS) from the CSO Inclusion Team.

The Living Well, Learning Well Support component of the position involves assisting with the development and implementation of individual student support and care plans: Individual Behaviour Plans, Individual Behaviour Risk Management Plans, Student Wellbeing Plans and Student Attendance Plans. Students with a support and care plan may or may not also have a Personalised Plan.

Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and current NESA registration.

• Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy associated with K-6/K-10/7-12 teaching.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and interest in disabilities and learning difficulties (K-12)

• Demonstrated skills in information and communication technologies.

• Demonstrated current teaching skills, including working collaboratively with colleagues to create innovative experiences for all learners and a demonstrated capacity for team teaching.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the capacity to develop productive and caring relationships with students, parents and staff where the focus is on the learning and well-being of the student.

• Demonstrated a high standard of competency and proficiency in classroom practice and student management.

• Have a clear understanding of the Disability Standards and the impact on education.

Desirable Criteria

• Meet the criteria and be willing to teach Religious Education in the Diocese of Armidale in accordance with Framework for the Accreditation of Staff in Catholic Schools.

Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to employment screening.