Description:
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Part-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification OO3 Workplace Location Cairns region Job ad reference QLD/FNR561896/24T Closing date 13-May-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Until 13 Dec 2024, unless otherwise determined Contact person Steph Halter Contact details (07) 4034 7333
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About the Department:
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Whitfield State School:
Whitfield State School is a high performing primary school in Cairns, offering students with a range of specialised subjects and programs to connect students to the best versions of themselves. Our experienced staff enables us to deliver a wide range of specialised programs. We set ourselves apart by valuing each individual student and ensuring that each young person graduating from this school is well-positioned for a bright future.
Our mission is to develop responsible, respectful and resilient learners who are prepared to challenge the future.
Role:
As the School Support Officer you will have responsibility for the following:
- Responding to escalated students utilising evidence-based practices to assist the student to utilise their identified strategies to safely de-escalate and re-engage in learning.
- Developing and implementing programs to address identified social and other skill deficits resulting in at risk behaviours and limiting academic progress.
- Contributing, as part of the Student Engagement Team, to identify, implement and review strategies and plans to address identified student need.
- Fostering and nurturing of positive and effective relationships with all stakeholders, including; the student, family members, teachers, internal support staff and external agencies.
- Undertake supervision duties, if required, before, during and after school.
- Maintain quality in the performance of all allocated tasks, ensuring adherence to school and Education Queensland processes, procedures and policies, while continually seeking feedback and improvements in the way work is undertaken.
- Participate in professional development sessions in areas relevant to work programs and expectations.
You will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously-the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.
The School Support Officer is line managed by the Deputy Principal, School Culture.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- FNR561896_24T - Role Description (PDF, 238KB)
Role Description
Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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