School Officer - ASL First Nations Education - Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa

Temporary full-time / part-time job recruited via Catholic Education Office - Diocese of Townsvillle (Kirwan, Queensland, Australia)

Townsville Catholic Education supports 29 schools in our Diocese, in a region extending to Mount Isa in the west, Proserpine in the south, north to Halifax and Palm Island. Our education choices include primary, secondary, Prep-to-Year 12 and boarding facilities. TCE employs in excess of 2,500 teaching, professional and ancillary/support employees to fulfil our mission of providing quality educational services through our Catholic school communities. A Catholic education involves much more than simply teaching the educational basics. It encourages students to embrace Catholic values and faith while providing them with an excellent education and diverse life experiences that will prepare them to be a contributing member of the community in their adult lives. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our employees is a fundamental part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our employees are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and delivering quality learning outcomes for all students.

Closing date September 23, 2024, 3 p.m.
LocationMount Isa QLD, Australia
Type Full-Time / Part-Time
Status Temporary

About this job

Good Shepherd Catholic College, Mount Isa is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - ASL First Nations Education. This role is a term time, fixed term (12 months) position completing 30 hours per week across five days.

The primary purpose of the School Officer - ASL First Nations Education is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice, practical support and guidance to assist First Nation students with learning and development. The School Officer - ASL First Nation Education, under the guidance of the Emerging Leaders Project Coordinator, provides assistance to First Nation students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs. The School Officer - ASL First Nations Education will actively promote student engagement in the Emerging Leaders Program.

The School Officer - ASL First Nations Education will demonstrate competency involving the application of knowledge and skills to a range of tasks to support teachers deliver contemporary learning and teaching. The School Officer - ASL First Nations Education ensures that all duties are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by the Principal.

Key Accountabilities

The Key Accountabilities are as follows but not limited to, and may vary based on classroom and student’s support needs:

  • Work in classrooms, with teachers, providing support for First Nations students
  • Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and wellbeing of First Nations students
  • Assist First Nations students in the transition from community to school and be a positive role model
  • Provide guidance, pastoral care and advocacy for First Nations students and their families
  • Provide awareness to school staff on First Nations student backgrounds and First Nations Community Perspectives
  • Support First Nations Students engaged in the Emerging Leaders Program
  • 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
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