School Officer (Wellbeing) - Holy Cross School, Trinity Park

About the role

The purpose of the School Learning Officer role is to maximise educational outcomes for students by providing assistance to Teachers to meet the learning goals of students. This may involve assisting Teachers in the delivery of learning programs both in small group and/or 1:1 scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to teacher/s to support student learning that aligns with student/s personalized learning plans (PLP) and highly individualized programs (HIP) plans, including implementing specific support/learning/intervention programs
• Collaborating with teacher/s and staff from multiple departments including participating in care team meetings, PLP and HIP meetings and safety meetings
• Providing support and supervision to students that require substantial and extensive adjustments inside and outside the classroom to enable them to participate in learning and school activities including sporting events, school functions, field trips and excursions
• Providing assistance to teacher/s to implement external school-based activities e.g. concerts, sporting events
• Providing support to students participating in extra-curricular activities
• Assisting students (either individually or in groups) that require substantial and/or extensive adjustments with specific learning needs including writing and reading and providing feedback and observations to the classroom teacher/s. This includes implementing individualized strategies and modification as per their PLP and/or HIP
• Assisting with the screening and assessment of students
• Keeping accurate records of student work and progress and communicating with the teacher/s and relevant staff to ensure effective flow of information regarding student learning progress and wellbeing. Including frequent monitoring and review of PLP Adjustments and SMART goals for students requiring substantial and extensive adjustments
• Assisting in the support of student engagement by reinforcing appropriate student behavior, school expectations, individualized behavior support plans and safety plans
• Providing practical assistance to students in using classroom resources, e.g. technology, specialized equipment
• Performing administrative tasks of record maintenance, producing individualized resources (printing, laminating etc.) and other administrative support
• Liaising with teacher/s and parents/carers regarding specific matters e.g. regulation, individualized SMART goals, toileting, eating, medication etc
• Assisting in maintaining a clean and tidy classroom and other learning environments
• Assisting in setting up appropriate classroom and other learning environments, which may require adherence to specific safety standards and substantial and extensive adjustments
• Assisting in maintaining personalized equipment and resources, and ensuring they are functioning and hygienic, including hearing equipment, toileting equipment, mobility equipment and learning resources
• Providing routine support to students in relation to their physical needs (e.g. mobility support), personal care needs (e.g. toileting and feeding), emotional needs, and medical needs (e.g. administering medication)
• Ensuring student safety in accordance with policy, procedures, risk assessment and implementing personalized safety plans
• Undertaking student supervision for playground duty including supporting students that require substantial and extensive adjustments
• Sourcing, collating and recording/documenting materials and resources required to support learning activities, including stock control
• Completing relevant training in the use of learning programs, medical management, disability-specific training, HIES and PBS strategies
• Other duties as directed by the Principal or delegate/s

Requirements

Hold a Working with Children Blue Card

Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What We Offer

• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Assure
• Generous superannuation of 12.75%
• Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases
• Great career opportunities to grow within Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.