About this job
About Us:
At Mansfield State High School, we have fostered a strong culture of support, belonging and pride in everything we do across all aspects of schooling. High expectations of behaviour, presentation, academic standards and effort across all curriculum areas and in all parts of the school day are set and adhered to. In this, we are steadfast, holding firm to the notion that achievement and success begins with maximum effort from each individual student and outstanding support and encouragement from every teacher and staff member. We work together, for each other.
As one of the state's largest schools, our student and staff cohorts represent a wide range of socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, with over forty different languages spoken in the homes of our students. Creating a culture of belonging, whilst ensuring that each student's individual contribution to life at Mansfield State High School is valued, means that we are more than a schooling community, we are family.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
- Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans.
- Provide specific support in secondary schools that may include involvement in the process of Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, career development and future pathway options counselling.
- Balance the ethical issues of privacy and confidentiality for each student with the appropriateness of sharing information with others, and maintain a comprehensive and professional record keeping system that complies with policy and legal requirements of parental and legal access to official records.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.