Indigenous Education Worker
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Job Description
Position: School Officer (ASL) - Indigenous Education Worker
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Fixed Term Part Time
Hours:20 hours per week
Salary Range:$31.64 - $32.31 per hour pending experience
Closing Date:Monday 16 June 2025 unless filled prior
St John Bosco Catholic School Collinsvilleis a co-educational Catholic school located in Collinsville. The school has 60students from Prep to Year six delivering quality education in a small close-knit environment.
About the role
St John Bosco Catholic School Collinsvilleis seeking adedicated and experienced school officer - assisting student learning (ASL) to commence as soon as practicable until5 December 2025.The role is aFixed Term Part Timeposition completing 20 hours per week (4 days per week).
The primary purpose of the ASL - Indigenous Education Worker is to work in collaboration with teachers to provide appropriate advice practical support and guidance to assist Indigenous students with learning and development. The ASL - Indigenous Education Worker provides assistance to Indigenous students to optimise student learning outcomes in a supported environment with a range of cultural and educational programs.
The ASL - Indigenous Education Worker will demonstrate competencyinvolvingthe application of knowledge and skills to a range of tasks to support teachers deliver contemporary learning and teaching. The ASL - Indigenous Education Worker ensures that all duties are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by the Principal.
The Key Accountabilities are as follows but not limited to and may vary based on classroom andstudentssupport needs:
- Work in classrooms with teachers providing support for Indigenous students
- Liaise with teachers to determine the progress and wellbeing of Indigenous students
- Assist Indigenous students in the transition from community to school and be a positive role model
- Provide guidance pastoral care and advocacy for Indigenous students and their families
- Provide awareness to school staff on Indigenous student backgrounds and Indigenous Community Perspectives
- Develop and maintain relationships with local Indigenous community Groups and Traditional Land Owners representatives
- Assist in coordination and promotion of Indigenous cultural education events activities and programs within the School Community
Learning and Teaching:
- Provide support to teachers in the classroom
- Assist the teaching team with classroom resources
- Work in partnership with teachers to support student learning which may include:
- General support to a group of students while the teacher is engaged in focussed teaching
- Provision of personalised support e.g. mobility or communication support where required
- Assisting students to complete tasks designed by the teacher
- Preparation of support materials and resources
- Support identified students with learning barriers to engage in a range of learning activities
- Collect data for analysis by the teacher - anecdotal notes on performance of task work habits behaviour etc. provided to the teacher
Inclusive Education:
- Assist individuals or small groups with activities as part of inclusive teaching and learning practices supporting the teacher with behaviour management and the development of social skills and classroom skills development
- Assist students with their personal organisation when required
Small Group and Personalised Support:
- Communicate with teachers about student progress and areas of need
- Inform the School Principal on any welfare issues that may arise with students
- Develop professional relationships with students based on trust and respect which utilises a strengths-based approach
- Provide general formative feedback to student on performance during the teaching session
- Role model behaviour in line with theSchools mission
- Work in partnership with teachers to implement aspects of learning plans as identified by the teacher for groups of students including:
- Work with the student under the direction of a teacher to support the implementation of particular learning goals as identified in the Students Learning Plan
Pastoral Care:
- Proactively monitor and support student wellbeing issues under the guidance of the pastoral care team
- Work to promote self-esteem and assist with student social interactions by teaching them social skills and discussing with them their social behaviours as required
- Provide assistance with personal care as required which may also include mobility and personal hygiene
- Provide assistance with communication including note taking taping material and using ICT to optimise the students learning experiences
Professional Development:
- Support collegiate learning by sharing learnings with colleagues
- Proactively seek opportunities to extend own professional learning via internal and external training
To join this vibrant school community youll need:
- The ability to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
- Demonstrated competence and confidence in using a personal computer and relevant software packages e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel.
- Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities and/or special needs is desirable.
Mandatory Criteria:
- Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.
- Current Drivers Licence
- Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
This position may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment to support the selection process. For some positions it may be necessary for the successful applicant to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.
Desirable Criteria:
- Cert III in Education Support or a commitment towards completing this qualification
- First Aid qualification or a willingness to complete.
For more information please refer to thePosition Description
What we offer:
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
- Modern facilities equipment and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks paid parental leave
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Access to corporate healthschemes
- Induction processes and professionallearning programs
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Well-being programs and initiatives
Our Organisation:
Townsville Catholic Education 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 checks 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.
How to apply:
- Complete theapplication formincluding contact details (phone and email) of at leasttwo professional referees
- Upload acover letteraddressing the skills attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
- Upload acurrent resume
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications close 3.00pm Monday 16 June 2025 unless filled prior.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
