School Officer – Learning Support Assistant
Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
Mayfield
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
Job overview
| Location | MAYFIELD St Dominic's Centre | |
| Vacancy Type | Temporary Part Time | |
| Hours/FTE | 30 Hours | |
| Description | Part-time temporary Learning Support Officer Position to provide support in learning and behaviour management at St Dominic's Centre, Mayfield for 30 hours per week. | |
| Position Requirements | • Willing to support the mission of the Catholic School • Highly developed technology skills and an ability to use technology for education support • Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of a team • Must have a cooperative nature and kind manner and be capable of supporting children with high support needs in their learning and independence • Must have experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviours and be able to follow plans and procedures put in place for these students • Preferred applicant may be required to work across all stages of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mod, Intellectual Disability and Deaf or Hard of Hearing. |
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| Essential Criteria | • A relevant understanding of the philosophy at Catholic Education. • Current Working With Children number must be recorded on application. •Be appropriately qualified as a Learning Support Assistant with relevant experience catering for students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Moderate Intellectual Disability and Deaf or Hard of Hearing. • Ability to support the implementation of individualized positive behaviour, which supports and responds to critical incidents using MAPA or PART Strategies. • Qualifications in Special Education and experience teaching students with developmental disabilities. |
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| CommencementStarts | 28/1/20 | |
| Finishing Date | 18/12/20 | |
| Conditions of Employment | Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2017. | |
| Applications Close | Friday 06 December, 2019 | |
| 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 |
| Veronica McLoughlin (veronica.mcloughlin@mn.catholic.edu.au) | 4968 1295 | |
| Applications to: |
By email (preferred): Veronica McLoughlin |
By post:
Principal |
| Specific School Requirements/ Additional Info | The application should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and statements addressing the criteria. The preferred applicant will be required to complete the registration process for the Diocese. Please email applications to Principal as directed or applications will be received at the school up to 9am on the closing date. | |
About Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- Catholic Schools Office Maitland- Newcastle
- PO Box 714, Newcastle
- New South Wales
- 2300
- Australia
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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