Do you want to work school hours and have school holidays off? Are you passionate about supporting education and making a difference in our teenagers' lives?
Yeppoon State High School Special Education Program is expanding, and we are looking for up to two (2) permanent part-time (0.65 FTE and 50 hours per fortnight) Teacher Aides to join our team and support students from year 7 to 12 with diverse learning needs within general classrooms.
Tasks also include focussed or intensive small group work including reading, writing and numeracy development, general supervision and participation in co-curricular activities.
About Yeppoon State High School
Founded in 1969, Yeppoon State High School is a coeducational secondary public school for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and is located on the Capricorn Coast, 30 minutes by ferry from Great Keppel Island. The school site is 14 hectares and is well laid out with mature trees and gardens that offer outdoor eating areas and shaded spaces. In addition to 70 classrooms, the school also has a library, two ovals, two sport and assembly halls, performing arts centre, music rooms, art rooms, two hospitality and manual arts centres, trade training centre, health hub, agricultural farm, five science laboratories, tuckshop and administration centre.
About The Role
The permanent hours on offer are:
* 1 x 25 permanent hours/week
* 1 x 14 permanent hours/week + 11 temporary hours until end of 2026
As a teacher aide within this program, you will be working with students from year 7 to year 12. The role is to work collaboratively under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Principal for Diversity and Inclusion, SEP teachers (case managers), and classroom teachers to support students with disabilities in the school.
Skills Required
Applicants who possess the following skills will make the strongest candidates:
* High level of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain productive relationships with students, staff and the school community
* Ability to follow directions and guidelines outlined by Deputy Principal, SEP teachers, and classroom teachers and report any concerns directly to the class teacher or case manager
* Ability to communicate effectively to instruct small groups or individual students under the direction of teachers and/or therapists (includes within class, playground, sporting activities, excursions, supporting and supervising eating, toileting and dressing)
* Knowledge and understanding of a range of disabilities is an advantage
* Adaptability to cater for a diverse range of student needs, displaying patience, understanding, tact and sensitivity to students and families
* Ability to ensure all aspects of Individual Behaviour plans, Medical/Health plans and Risk Management plans are implemented with the focus on developing a positive environment
* Ability to maintain student and school confidentiality
Hours of Work
The rostered hours of duty each week will comprise the Teacher Aide's ordinary weekly or daily hours of duty plus an additional 12.5% of hours at ordinary rates (the specified weekly/daily hours) with deferred payment. The specified weekly/daily hours offset wages paid during school vacations when the Teacher Aide is not required to attend the workplace. Example: A Teacher Aide working 25 hours per week, 5 days/week would be required and rostered to work an additional 3.125 hours per week spread over 5 days to offset payment of 25 hours per week during school vacations.
How To Apply
* Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history);
* Up to 2 pages written statement or cover letter about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role;
* Indicate in your resume or cover letter what maximum hours per week you wish to be considered for (maximum 25hrs/week).
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment, an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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