Learning Support Officer

St Monica's College Epping; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Monica's College invites applications for a Learning Support Officer. The role works with teachers and Learning Diversity staff to support students with additional learning needs in-class, adapt materials and use assistive strategies.

You will assist with reading, writing, numeracy, organise records, attend meetings, and help with transition programs while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with Working with Children and Police checks.

Qualifications

• The College requires a candidate who possesses formal qualifications and has experience in this area of learning.
• Must have Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Applications should include a cover letter, CV and referees.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to support students with learning needs in class
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt materials for students with disabilities
• Provide strategies for reading, writing, and numeracy support
• Assist with transition programs for students moving to new year levels
• Maintain accurate records of in-class support and adjustments
• Attend staff meetings and college events as required
• Support After School Homework program on a roster basis
• Ensure confidentiality of student information

Skills

In-class support

Team collaboration

Disability support

Note taking

Job description

23h ago , from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

St Monica's College is a Catholic co-educational College (Years 7 - 12) serving the northern suburbs of Melbourne and is governed under the authority of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Limited (MACS). Our College is located onthree metropolitan campuses in Epping and Reservoir and a rural campus, Ostia, in Strath Creek for spiritual retreat. Epping campuses arewalking distance from each other and the Epping train station.

LEARNING SUPPORT OFFICER

The College requires a candidate who possesses formal qualifications and has experience in this area of learning.

Duties include:

• Work as a part of a team ensuring the educational, pastoral and social needs of students with individual learning needs are met, primarily through in-class support of students
• Work collaboratively with teachers to identify and accommodate the individual needs of students with disabilities, such as providing extra time to complete assignments, using assistive technology, or adapting materials to meet specific learning
• Where possible, be familiar with class content in order to support students more effectively
• Be familiar with the learning profiles of students funded under the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) and adjustments they may require
• Assist students in the classroom with strategies to help them manage their learning, such as note taking techniques, organisational skills, and time management strategies. Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas, as directed
• Work with students to provide additional support with specific skills or concepts, such as reading comprehension, math problem-solving, or writing skills
• Assist staff as required in facilitating transition programs for our students with additional learning needs to St Monica's College and when moving to new year level each year
• In collaboration with Learning Support Officer Manager, create a timetable that priorities high levels of support for students with additional learning needs
• Maintain accurate records of in-class support provided to students, with particular attention to adjustments made
• Attend camps and excursions to support students when deemed necessary by the Learning Diversity staff
• Assist with administrative duties such as making phone calls, preparing resources,photocopying, etc. as directed
• Support the After School Homework program on a roster basis, supporting all students present
• Keep up to date with information on disabilities of students and how to best support them. Attend PL as requested
• Maintain the confidentiality and right to privacy of NCCD students by being discreet with information pertaining to their learning needs
• Support students who may have an adaptive behaviour plan '“ i.e., personal care, daily living skills, etc.
• Attend Faculty meetings, General Staff meetings, College assemblies, Sports Days, and special celebration days of the College
• Complete other reasonable duties as requested by the Learning Support Officer Manager, Acutis Leader '“ Targeted Programs and Senior Teacher - Learning Diversity.

Special Requirements

• The successful applicant will be required to have or undergo both a Working with Children Check and a Police Check
• St Monica's College promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, therefore the successful applicant must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to providing a safe environment for children
• Applications to include a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of three referees.

Salary for this position is based on experience in accordance with the Teacher scale of the Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2022 (CEMEA) as varied from time to time.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.