About this job
Estimated start date: Commencing Jan 2025
Position tenure: Part-time | Fixed Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration (where Fixed Term): 2025 school year
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 22 hours per week - required to work 4 days of each week
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 2(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
St Francis College, Crestmead is an exciting, contemporary Prep - Year 12 school. Our College Mission and Vision statements indicate that we strive to provide an education that challenges students to grow and learn; and we strive to provide this education in a family environment where students feel safe and supported. Our College family is rich in diversity – we celebrate our rich cultural and linguistic backgrounds but we are united in our commitment to a Franciscan education and way of life. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
We are seeking a Teacher Aide to undertake a range of tasks in supporting the needs of students, under the direction of the teacher, in our P-6 classroom.
In this role, you will be expected to:
- Participate in and support the Learning Partnerships Leader with the implementation of a number of programs designed to assist student learning;
- Assist developmentally appropriate student learning, either individually or in groups, under the direct supervision of an academic staff member where limited discretion and judgement are involved;
- Under direct and/or routine supervision, perform tasks of limited complexity, associated with classroom learning experiences, such as assisting teachers in preparing, implementing and supervising learning programs;
- Support developmentally appropriate student learning to engage at risk students, either individually or in groups, under the general supervision of academic teaching staff;
- Provide scribe, one on one reading support, reading aloud and storytelling to students under teacher supervision;
- Maintain anecdotal and routine records on student and classroom activities for use by the classroom teacher;
- Support the routine use of technology and assistive technology when working with students;
- Provide appropriate assistance to students experiencing academic/learning difficulties at school and at home which may put them at risk of leaving school prematurely;
- Contribute to school processes for the referral of at risk students to appropriate college support services that will assist students to overcome barriers to education and training;
- Support special needs students in relation to their physical and personal needs;
- Attend professional development sessions run by the College targeting educational support for special needs students;
- Perform within established routines, tasks associated with printing, copying, collating, filing, binding, document production and other administrative tasks as requested;
- Participate in the Playground Supervision Duty Roster as directed including playground support for special needs students; and
- Attend excursions as directed to provide support to special needs students.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to meet the following criteria:
- Ability to organise time and prioritise tasks;
- Good communication skills with both children and adults;
- Ability to accept direction but also exercise initiative when appropriate;
- Flexibility – able to work with students who have varying behavioural and learning challenges on a daily and weekly basis;
- Ability to support special needs students in the digital learning environment with a sound knowledge of a variety of software applications and devices;
- Ability to act and react calmly in stressful situations involving student’s behaviour;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all matters relating to the role; and
- Ability to work with special needs students in the classroom, individually or in small groups.
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.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
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: Renee Cabria
Contact number: 3489 4868
Contact email: pscrestmead@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing date: 06-Dec-2024