School Officer - Learning Enhancement Support Officer - Sophia College, PLAINLAND
Brisbane Catholic Education
Plainland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 12 July, 2021
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2021
Job overview
Sophia College is a Catholic secondary school located in the Lockyer Valley, approximately 80 kms west of Brisbane. The College opened in January 2021 with 96 Year 7 students and will increase by one year level each year until it reaches Year 12. It has been designed with a focus on “integral ecology”, with the development over time of an eco-science precinct. Its Catholic identity is enriched through a Franciscan spirituality.
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Sophia College is seeking a School Officer - Student Support to work within the Learning Enhancement Team. A dynamic team which includes Support Teacher - Inclusive Education, Guidance Counsellor and Classroom School Officers - working together to meet the diverse learning needs of students across all year levels.
You will be required to work in a classroom environment with a high level of confidentiality and a willingness to work with and engage with students from Year 7 onwards. In this role, you will be able to demonstrate commitment to excellence in the provision of professional services; outstanding communication skills; a positive disposition and a genuine desire to work in partnership with College staff, students and families.
This role provides specific support to:
Students who have identified physical disabilities and/or learning difficulties.
You will also provide support to students with identified social/emotional disabilities/difficulties when accessing learning and technology. Facilitate tasks associated with the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) on Students with Disability, within well-established routines.
Ideally you will have previous experience as a Classroom School Officer and/or hold at minimum a Cert III in Educational Support; proven communication and interpersonal skills; an understanding of the work of a classroom and a willingness to work as part of a team. You will also demonstrate an ability and initiative to apply your skills in supporting students to achieve successful learning outcomes.
It would be advantageous to have experience with First Aid and support with student medical and physical needs. Please see the attached Duty Statement for full position details. If you have any queries regarding this position please contact the College.
To be successful in this role you will:
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement; and
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
Estimated Start Date: Commencing 12 July, 2021
Position Tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks Worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term):
Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 5 days/week (30 hours/week) - Monday to Friday
Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 3 - $29.77 per hour
Employment Conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Contact Person: Denise McGeary
Contact Telephone Number: 07 5411 3400
Contact Email: dmcgeary@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 23-May-2021
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