<p><b>Location:</b> St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park</p><p dir="ltr">The Director of Schools invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced personnel for these temporary full time positions as an EAL/D SSO at St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park commencing from May 2024 and continuing until the end of the 2025 school year.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This position exists to support the delivery of quality learning and teaching. This classroom-based position requires you to work&nbsp; collaboratively with EAL/D teachers and mainstream teachers, providing assistance in all&nbsp;areas of student learning and management,&nbsp;including a focus on the development of academic&nbsp;English language proficiency (EAL/D).</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader&nbsp;Catholic Church</li> <li dir="ltr">Ability to support children’s individual learning in the classroom</li> <li dir="ltr">Understanding of and ability to work with students who are developing in their English language proficiency&nbsp;</li> <li dir="ltr">Ability to interact positively with students</li> <li dir="ltr">Technical competence in appropriate technologies</li> </ul> <p><strong>DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience in similar settings</li> <li>Certificate III in Classroom Support or equivalent, including undergraduate teachers</li> </ul> <p>The following <strong>GENERAL CAPABILITIES</strong> are applicable to the role:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Well developed written and oral communication skills</li> <li>Well-developed interpersonal skills</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment</li> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">This role is classified as child related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>POSITION APPLICATION&nbsp;</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Applicants are to complete an online application which asks to briefly address the essential criteria and submit a short CV.</p> <p dir="ltr">To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.</p> <p dir="ltr">To confidentially discuss your application contact Crystal Ash, Professional Officer - Learning K-12, on 0437 173 976.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>The Catholic Education Office is an agency of the Church called to stewardship and service in support of the System of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Wollongong. Through partnerships with clergy, parents, staff, school leaders and students it contributes to strengthening the Communion of the Church.&nbsp;</em></p> <p dir="ltr"><em><strong>Closing date: 28 April 2024 at 5:00pm</strong></em></p> <p dir="ltr">&nbsp;</p>