Learning Support Teacher

Masada Cottage Co; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary on-site parking

Novated leasing arrangements

Additional leave for Jewish holidays

No Saturday sport commitments

Job summary

Masada College located in Sydney seeks a dedicated Learning Support teacher to provide language learning support, schedule lessons, update individual Language Goals, and liaise with year patrons and subject teachers. The role includes participating in school-wide initiatives, attending professional learning, and parent communication.

The successful candidate will have teaching experience, be well organized, proactive and possess excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Use Standardised and Curriculum-Based Assessments to identify student needs and to inform the creation and implementation of interventions
• Collect data and add to tracking systems (academic, social-emotional, and behavioural)
• Ensure Learning Support departmental documentation is up to date
• Maintain student files (paper and electronic) according to school and legal standards
• Work in collaboration with teaching staff, parents, external providers, and executives to ensure the needs of students are being met
• Work in cooperation with the Head of Learning Support, Head of Academic Care, Head of Learning and Teaching and Patrons
• At the direction of the Head of Learning Support, liaise with external providers (e.g., Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists)
• Work with class teachers to develop and implement in-class strategies and intervention
• Have knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) requirements
• Collate evidence and assist in the categorisation of students eligible for funding under NCCD
• Have an understanding and can support the teaching of the NSW Curriculum
• Work with class teachers to modify curriculum
• Support teachers to appropriately differentiate programs, lessons, tasks, and assessments
• Design and create curriculum and support materials, e.g., visual schedules and graphic organisers
• Develop, implement, and evaluate learning support programs
• Integrate new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives.
• Contribute to Individual Plan meetings and engage with parents and external providers
• Support the development of Individual Plans
• Ensure effective and ethical implementation of Individual Plans
• Maintain a working knowledge of current legislation (Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005)
• Develop and maintain professional knowledge, current research, and best practice
• Provide technical assistance to support staff, teachers, related service providers and service professionals e.g., use of computer systems for the special education process, goal writing, progress reports, reviews, parent communication, differentiation, and effective instruction for students with special education needs
• Where appropriate, facilitate workshops and professional learning for teachers with a focus on evidence-based strategies, disability awareness and internal processes and procedures
• Prepare and source learning resources and assessments for students whose current achievement is significantly below their current stage of schooling
• Provision of in-class support within mainstream classes
• Provide learning support lessons to individual and small groups of students with diverse and complex learning needs, including behavioural, social-emotional, and academic needs
• Implement evidence-based interventions such as MacqLit

Job description

Terms:

.7 FTE, Fixed 12-month contract

Reports to:

Head of Learning Support, Head of Senior School

Key Stakeholders:

Head of Learning and Teaching 7-12, Head of Academic Care 7-12, Head of Learning and Teaching, Head of Academic Care, Head of Learning Support, College Principal, All Senior School Teachers and Assistants and all Senior School Students

About Masada College

Masada College is a leading Jewish educational institution that integrates a premium academic program with a strong commitment to inclusivity. We welcome Jewish children from every denomination as well as non-Jewish students, fostering a diverse and supportive community. With a focus on academic excellence, resilience, hard work, community, and collaboration, grounded in Jewish values, students are equipped to achieve their full potential. Masada encourages students to excel not only academically but also personally, developing the skills and character needed to thrive. Guided by the belief that "Goodness Makes Greatness," the College instils values of respect, kindness, and responsibility, empowering students to make a positive impact on the world.

Benefits of Working At Masada College

• Complimentary on-site parking
• Access to novated leasing arrangements
• Additional leave for Jewish holidays
• No Saturday sport commitments

Role Summary

The Learning Support teacher will provide language learning support to students, schedule lessons, update individual Language Goals, and liaise with year patrons and subject-specific teachers. They will participate in school-wide initiatives, attend professional learning programs, and communicate with parents. The successful candidate will have teaching experience, be organised and proactive, and have excellent communication skills.

Key Accountabilities

Assessment & Monitoring

• Use Standardised and Curriculum-Based Assessments to identify student needs and to inform the creation and implementation of interventions
• Collect data and add to tracking systems (academic, social-emotional, and behavioural)
• Ensure Learning Support departmental documentation is up to date
• Maintain student files (paper and electronic) according to school and legal standards

Collaboration with Stakeholders

• Work in collaboration with teaching staff, parents, external providers, and executives to ensure the needs of students are being met
• Work in cooperation with the Head of Learning Support, Head of Academic Care, Head of Learning and Teaching and Patrons
• At the direction of the Head of Learning Support, liaise with external providers (e.g., Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists)
• Work with class teachers to develop and implement in-class strategies and intervention

Funding

• Have knowledge of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD) requirements
• Collate evidence and assist in the categorisation of students eligible for funding under NCCD
• Have an understanding and can support the teaching of the NSW Curriculum
• Work with class teachers to modify curriculum
• Support teachers to appropriately differentiate programs, lessons, tasks, and assessments
• Design and create curriculum and support materials, e.g., visual schedules and graphic organisers
• Develop, implement, and evaluate learning support programs
• Integrate new developments, research findings and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives.

Individual Plans

• Contribute to Individual Plan meetings and engage with parents and external providers
• Support the development of Individual Plans
• Ensure effective and ethical implementation of Individual Plans

Professional Development

• Maintain a working knowledge of current legislation (Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005)
• Develop and maintain professional knowledge, current research, and best practice
• Provide technical assistance to support staff, teachers, related service providers and service professionals e.g., use of computer systems for the special education process, goal writing, progress reports, reviews, parent communication, differentiation, and effective instruction for students with special education needs
• Where appropriate, facilitate workshops and professional learning for teachers with a focus on evidence-based strategies, disability awareness and internal processes and procedures

Learning Support

• Prepare and source learning resources and assessments for students whose current achievement is significantly below their current stage of schooling
• Provision of in-class support within mainstream classes
• Provide learning support lessons to individual and small groups of students with diverse and complex learning needs, including behavioural, social-emotional, and academic needs
• Implement evidence-based interventions such as MacqLit

Key Attributes

Our ideal candidate will have / be:

• Proficient with IT systems, such as Google Suite
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Flexible and be a team player
• Have a keen interest in pedagogy
• Willing to adopt new approaches
• Have high energy levels

To apply for this position, you will need to be an Australian Citizen/Resident or have a current Australian work visa

All applicants must have (or are willing to obtain) a NSW Working With Children Check Number.

Masada College provides a dynamic working environment where staff are valued, and students are committed to learning. All appointments will be based on merit selection without reference to the religion of applicants. An empathy and support with the Jewish School ethos is essential. Masada College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care.