<p>As part of St Patrick’s College’s overall commitment to the education of every child, we have developed a strong Learning Support team that provides a range of interventions in both the junior and senior years. </p><p><b> Permanent full time position commencing 27 January 2021.</b></p><p>The Learning Support Coordinator will work under the direction of the Diverse Learning Coordinator. In addition to the general responsibilities of a Learning Support Teacher outlined below, the leadership aspects of the role are primarily operational. The Learning Support Coordinator will liaise with the Diverse Learning Coordinator and will be responsible for communication across the team and effective daily operations. Administrative responsibilities such as NCCD, disability provisions and development of personal plans will be shared across the team. In addition to strong communication and organisational skills, the emphasis for this position is in developing teacher capacity to plan for the teaching of students with a variety of learning needs. </p><p>You will collaborate with classroom teachers in planning for and delivering well-balanced programs and making suitable adjustments for students with additional learning and support needs. You will have responsibility for some administrative aspects of learning intervention, such as NCCD, disability provisions and development of personal plans. You will be committed to the achievement of excellence, a strong collaborator and confident in using effective pedagogy and classroom management. You will be someone who has proven success in delivering the best possible teaching practices and learning experiences, integrated with a thorough content knowledge and mastery of the curriculum. You will have your own teaching allocation.? </p><p>To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all the following essential selection criteria: </p><p><b>Essential Criteria </b></p><ul><li>A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition. </li><li>Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice. </li><li>Experience in instructional coaching. </li><li>Proven experience and ability to plan, implement, model, monitor and evaluate teaching programs for students with additional learning and support needs in conjunction with regular classroom teachers. </li><li>Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner. </li><li>Postgraduate qualifications in one or more areas related to special education, inclusive education and/or differentiation or working towards one. </li></ul><p>To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional teaching staff, apply via the online &#39;Career Application&#39; available on our website?https://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/working-spc/ </p><p>Your application should consist of: </p><ol><li>A cover letter </li><li>Specific statements addressing the essential and desirable criteria (in no more than 3 x A4 pages, size 11 font) </li><li>A current CV outlining your qualifications, experience and skills </li><li>Statements of Service </li><li>Certified academic transcripts </li><li>The names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) referees </li><li>A current Working with Children number and date of birth for the Working with Children Check verification. </li></ol><p>All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred). </p><p>A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment. </p><p><i>As part of our selection process, those applicants who are interviewed for this position may be required to deliver a lesson to showcase their exceptional teaching ability. </i></p><p>St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse. </p><p><b>Applications close 4pm Monday 12 October 2020. </b></p><p>General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Leader by phoning 02 8705 9295. </p><p>The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment. </p><p><i>St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. </i></p><p><i>We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. </i></p>