Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Lithgow NSW
La Salle Academy, Lithgow
Co-educational, years 7-12
Temporary, Part time - 62.5 hours Fortnightly
Commencing: 31/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
About the Role
La Salle Academy has an exciting opportunity for a School Support Officer to join the team on a temporary basis in 2025. The role will be a part-time position where the hours may slightly vary based on students’ needs.
The School Support Officer will support the classroom teacher in delivering high-quality instruction to students in a Catholic School setting. The role will involve:
1. Providing in-class support for teachers and their students with learning needs
2. Supporting and supervising students with additional learning needs in and out of the classroom environment
3. Facilitating the remedial reading program (MacqLit)
4. Assisting with data collection and maintenance for legislative compliance (NCCD)
5. Administrative tasks in support of NCCD and disability provisions
6. Input into the planning and implementation of Personal Learning Plans
7. Collaborating with classroom teachers to ensure the inclusion of all students in all learning experiences
8. Applying appropriate behaviour management strategies that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive learning environment
About You
The School Support Officer will cultivate a richer educational journey for our students by demonstrating the following selection criteria:
1. The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation
2. Experience and effectiveness as a Learning Support Officer, School Support Officer, Teacher’s Aide or equivalent
3. A capacity to work collegially and collaborate within a diverse team
4. Sound communication and organisational skills, punctuality and adaptability
5. Sound personal skills that include patience, understanding and perseverance
6. Proven capacity to work strategically and effectively through challenges
7. Characteristics that provide a positive role model to students at the College both in their professional and personal life
8. Have at least a Cert III or Cert IV Education Support (desirable)
About Our Offer
Our School Support Officers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst. Some benefits include:
1. Support the teaching staff in a reputable school
2. Enjoy a work-life balance in a permanent role with school holidays off
3. Be a part of the wider Catholic Education system which will support your career aspirations and give you the tools to flourish
4. Perfect opportunity for someone who is aspiring to join the education system
How to Apply
If you’re looking to make the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:
1. An updated CV/Resume
2. A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
3. Contact details of appropriate referees
4. All supporting documentation (statements of service, transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)
Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 11/12/2024.
Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!
A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position. Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.
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