Learning Support Officer

St Mary's College for the Deaf

WANTIRNA SOUTH, VIC 


Learning Support / Teacher's Aide

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.49 FTE)

Applications Close: 22 October 2021


An Educational Support – Learning Support Officer is required 3 days per week to support our deaf and hard of hearing primary students to access learning in the classrooms of our partner school, Holy Trinity Primary School. This position is to commence 27 January 2022.

<p><b>Key Responsibilities: </b></p><ul><li>Support students with organisation, attention, vision or communication difficulties by applying strategies identified as part of a student&#39;s personalised learning plan (PLP).</li><li>Support students with learning, emotional or behavioural challenges by applying strategies identified as part of a students’ individual plan.</li><li>Work closely with teachers of the deaf, speech pathologists and classroom teachers to ensure effective understanding of information.</li><li>Modify tasks as required to meet individual students’ needs.</li><li>Assist in the maintenance and use of assistive listening devices.</li></ul><p><b>Selection Criteria </b></p><p>Applicants will be required to demonstrate the appropriate professional standards as follows: </p><p> </p><ol><li>Ability to perform the role of an Educational Support - LSO in accordance with the statement of duties.</li><li>An understanding and/or experience in supporting deaf and hard of hearing students desirable.</li><li>An understanding and/or experience in supporting students with disabilities desirable.</li><li>Willingness to be flexible and an ability to work as a member of a team.</li><li>A demonstrated understanding of child safety and of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.</li></ol><p><br /></p><p> </p>

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<p>Applicants should contact the administration office on 9800 2733 or <a href="mailto:admin&#64;smdeaf.vic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">admin&#64;smdeaf.vic.edu.au</a> for an application pack.</p><p><br /></p>

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