Student Support Officer - Trinity Bay State High School - Special Education Program

Queensland Government; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queensland Government is seeking a dedicated Student Support Officer for their Special Education Program in Cairns Regional. This enriching role emphasizes building relationships with students, families, and the community.

As a crucial link, you will work collaboratively to support student wellbeing, attendance, and success. Responsibilities include advocating for students, monitoring their needs, and developing innovative strategies to foster a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to innovate data capture management systems.
• Experience in working with students and families.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with community members.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with students, families, and the community to provide support.
• Innovate and implement data management strategies.
• Monitor students' behavior and wellbeing to identify issues and intervene.
• Lead initiatives to create a positive school environment.

Skills

Positive relationship building

Community engagement

Data management

Educational advocacy

Behavior monitoring

Job description

Make a positive difference in the lives of students, families and the wider community. We are seeking a dedicated and community‑minded Student Support Officer to join our Special Education Program. This rewarding role focuses on building strong relationships with students, families, and community members to support student wellbeing, engagement, attendance, and educational success. As a key link between the school, families, and community, you will work collaboratively to identify and address barriers to learning, strengthen connections, and promote positive outcomes for young people. Through proactive engagement, advocacy, and support, you will help create an inclusive and supportive school environment where students can thrive.

About the Role

• Liaise and provide support to students and families at the school/college, and liaise with the wider community.
• Promote the benefits of education to improve outcomes for students and families.

Responsibilities

• Innovate data capture management systems and develop subsequent intervention strategies.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with students, parents, community and elders, and provide input into local decision making to ensure optimum outcomes.
• Liaise with families and conduct home visits to encourage school attendance and to motivate students.
• Liaise with students and families to recognise any educational, social, emotional or behavioural issues.
• Work within a team‑based management approach as a contact for students, families or community members regarding any concerns.
• Monitor the behaviour and wellbeing of students to identify issues and organise intervention.
• Lead and implement initiatives to encourage a positive, caring and supportive environment at the school for students, families and community members.
• Act as an independent mediator between the school, students, families and community members to enhance open communication.
• Develop innovative and effective strategies for building relationships among students, families, community members and stakeholder groups to promote communication and resolve issues of concern.