School Officer

2 weeks ago

Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Townsville Catholic Education Full time

About the Role

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a dedicated School Officer - ASL - First Nations Education to provide support to First Nation students with learning and development. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with teachers to provide advice, practical support, and guidance to assist First Nation students with their learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work in classrooms with teachers to provide support for First Nation students
  • Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and wellbeing of First Nation students
  • Assist First Nation students in the transition from community to school and be a positive role model
  • Provide guidance, pastoral care, and advocacy for First Nation students and their families
  • Provide awareness to school staff on First Nation students' backgrounds and First Nations Community Perspectives
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local First Nations community groups and Traditional Land Owners representatives
  • Assist in coordination and promotion of First Nations cultural education events, activities, and programs within the School Community

Learning and Teaching

  • Provide support to teachers in the classroom
  • Assist the teaching team with classroom resources
  • Work in partnership with teachers to support student learning, which may include general support to a group of students while the teacher is engaged in focussed teaching, provision of personalised support, and assisting students to complete tasks designed by the teacher
  • Support identified students with learning barriers to engage in a range of learning activities
  • Collect data for analysis by the teacher

Inclusive Education

  • Assist individuals or small groups with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices, supporting the teacher with behaviour management and the development of social skills and classroom skills development
  • Provide support to the Classroom Teacher with behaviour management and the development of social and classroom skills of students

Small Group and Personalised Support

  • Communicate with teachers about student progress and areas of need
  • Inform the School Principal on any welfare issues that may arise with students
  • Develop professional relationships with students based on trust and respect, which utilises a strengths-based approach
  • Provide general formative feedback to students on their performance during the teaching session
  • Role model behaviour in line with the School's mission
  • Work in partnership with teachers to implement aspects of learning plans, as identified by the teacher, for groups of students

Pastoral Care

  • Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing issues under the guidance of the pastoral care team
  • Work to promote self-esteem and assist with student social interactions by teaching them social skills and discussing with them their social behaviours as required
  • Provide assistance with personal care as required, which may also include mobility and personal hygiene
  • Provide assistance with communication, including note taking, taping material, and using ICT to optimise the student's learning experiences

Professional Development

  • Support collegiate learning by sharing learnings with colleagues
  • Proactively seek opportunities to extend own professional learning via internal and external training

Requirements

  • The ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment
  • Demonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages
  • Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and/or special needs is desirable

Mandatory Criteria

  • Current Working with Children Suitability Card
  • Current Driver's Licence
  • Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner

Desirable Criteria

  • Cert III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education, Cert III in Children's Services or Education Support or a commitment towards completing this qualification
  • First Aid qualification or a willingness to complete

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