Classroom Support Officer - St Joseph's Primary School, BRACKEN RIDGE

Job Reference 23512_06/11/24
Closing date November 17, 2024
Location 30 Eldorado Street, Bracken Ridge QLD, Australia
Status Contract

About this job

Estimated start date:  Commencing January 2025
Position tenure:  Fixed Term - to the end of 2025 school year
Weeks worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration12 months
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 16.5 hours per week
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 3(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

Employment conditions:
 Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement


St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a co-educational school, situated on 4.5 hectares with sweeping mountain views, with a current enrolment of 700 students. St Joseph's School, in strong partnership with the parish priest and parish community, is recognised for proudly offering quality, inclusive, Catholic Education. As the school has grown and changed it has continued to build on the traditions established by the early community of St Joseph's. A spirit of justice and love for all still flows through the total school community and is further strengthened by the traditions established by the parents and staff members over the past forty-three years, living the school motto of "Jesus in Each Other.  Explore our school website to learn more about us. 



Purpose: 
The Classroom Support Officer is responsible for supporting classroom teachers to develop and implement evidence-based intervention strategies for individual students or groups of students, to improve learning outcomes across learning areas or subjects. 

Accountabilities:
  • Assist with the planning, preparation and delivery of effective learning and teaching programs for students including the use technology and learning support activities. 
  • Monitor the progress of students and identify learning areas to provide evidence-based intervention strategies. 
  • Improve student learning outcomes by providing support and advice on supporting students with diverse learning needs. 
  • Collaborate with school specialists in organising and assisting with intervention groups to coordinate services. 
  • Supervise students on specific learning activities. 
  • Document observation notes, intervention programs and assist in the collation and preparation of classroom materials. 


To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
  • Have a commitment to Safeguarding
    • The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct Working With Children (WWC) and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. 


Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Contact:   Brett Kitchener
Contact number:   07 3261 2858
Contact email:   bkitchener@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date:     17-Nov-2024