Teacher Aide - Yeronga State High School - Special Education Program

EDUCATION QUEENSLAND; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeronga State High School in Brisbane's inner south invites applications for an Education Support Officer to assist with individualized learning programs for students from Years 7–12. You will provide one-on-one and small-group support, and help students engage in classroom activities with the aid of assistive technology.

Collaborating with teachers, therapists and staff, you will implement behaviour management plans, assist with personal care as required, accompany students on excursions, and

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Education Support or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in delivering individualized educational programs.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students.
• Support students who require assistive technology to communicate.
• Implement and support behaviour management strategies in line with plans.
• Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, mobility and feeding.
• Support students during excursions and extracurricular activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and staff to monitor and report progress.
• Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Assistive technology support

Education

Certificate III or IV in Education Support or equivalent

Tools

Assistive technology devices

Job description

About us:Yeronga State High School is a diverse and inclusive secondary school located in Brisbane's inner south, catering for students from Years 7-12.Guided by its vision of 'Quality Pathways to Success', the school is committed to providing supportive learning environments where every student is encouraged to reach their potential.Its Special Education Program focuses on inclusive education, individual learning needs and supporting students to access meaningful educational opportunities.Key Responsibilities:Assist classroom teachers in delivering individualized educational programs for students with diverse learning needs.Provide one-on-one and small group support to students, facilitating their participation in classroom activities.Supporting and assisting students who require assistive technology to communicate.Implement and support behaviour management strategies in line with individual student plans.Assist with personal care needs, including toileting, mobility and feeding, as required.Support students during school excursions and extracurricular activities.Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to monitor and report on student progress.Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment.Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.Essential Criteria:Relevant but not necessary: Certificate III or IV in Education Support or equivalent qualification.Experience working with students with disabilities in an educational setting.Strong understanding of the needs of students with disabilities and in particular physical impairment, intellectual disabilities, ASD, and ADHD. This includes students who require assistive technology.Ability to implement individualized learning strategies and behaviour management plans.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Current First Aid and CPR certification.Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or willingness to obtain.Interested? To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.