APPLICATION PACK. Learning Support Teacher Aide

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1 APPLICATION PACK for the position of Learning Support Teacher Aide Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates to take up the position of part time / term time Learning Support Teacher Aide. Whilst this role will predominantly work with Junior School students, the applicant should be willing and able to support students in Senior School should the need arise. This is a temporary position available for an immediate start, until 4 December Whilst this position is initially offered on a temporary basis, it may lead to a permanent position for the right person should student needs dictate. Hours of work are currently 21 per week working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8 am to 3:30 pm. The successful applicant will be able to support and guide Prep to Year 10 students with disabilities and learning difficulties in all aspects of curriculum and with social situations. He / she will exhibit genuine care and compassion for students and will be highly organised, flexible and will demonstrate initiative. A certificate qualification in Learning Support or Education Support (or willingness to obtain this qualification) is preferable. Remuneration is School Officer Level 3 as per the Emmanuel College Collective Workplace Agreement. Emmanuel College currently pays 11.25% superannuation. Documents contained in this pack: Selection Criteria Application Form (including Lifestyle Requirements, Statement of Faith and Employment Collection Notice) Position Description How to Apply 1. Complete the Application Form and sign attachments. 2. Addressing each of the Selection Criteria, mentioning previous relevant experience. Please limit responses to no more than 1/2 page per point. 3. Submit a current resume (optional as information may be contained in application). 4. Forward the above to the Human Resources Officer (Mrs Kimbra Ochsner), Emmanuel College, Locked Bag 5, Nerang, 4211 by the close of business Monday, 23 February 2015 or employment@emmanuel.qld.edu.au Please ensure an address is provided as communication regarding receipt and outcome of applications will be relayed via . Page 1 of 15

2 Applicants who do not complete the standard application form or address the Selection Criteria may be disadvantaged. SELECTION CRITERIA Learning Support Teacher Aide P - 10 Please write a brief personal resume (maximum of ½ page per criterion) addressing each of the Selection Criteria, mentioning previous relevant experience and approach to each task. 1. Student Support; the Learning Support Teacher Aide will: a) Have a passion for working with students (Prep Year 10) particularly working to encourage students to develop in all areas; academic, social and physical. b) Be able (or willing to) participate in the full IEP (Individual Education Plan) and EAP (Education Adjustment Plan) processes from initial meeting to evaluation. He / she will facilitate specific programs with individuals or small groups, and with assistance and training, administer tests and assess results. (NB: Applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview their ability to teach specific English sounds for the Phonicalogical Awareness Program). c) Be sufficiently resilient, fit and agile to support students with physical disabilities on a daily basis, within WH&S parameters. (NB: Any physical limitations that may affect your ability to perform these tasks should be disclosed in this SC response). 2. Core Competencies; the Learning Support Teacher Aide will: a) Show initiative, accept responsibility and be highly organised with excellent time management, reporting and record keeping skills. b) Be a team player, able to work collaboratively with individuals and teams within the College. c) Have sound computer skills (particularly Microsoft Office products) to create spread sheets, maintain databases and records and assist student learning using IT. d) Have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and be in regular fellowship and good standing with a local Christian church. Traditional Christian qualities must be lived out and exhibited daily. Page 2 of 15

3 PERSONAL PROFILE FOR NON TEACHING APPLICANTS POSITION APPLIED FOR: PERSONAL DETAILS Title: Rev. Dr. Mr. Mrs. Miss. Ms. Other Name: Address: City: State: Postcode: Telephone: Home ( ) Work/Mobile ( ) Blue (Suitability) Card details including type (i.e. volunteer, employee, business contractor etc) Card No: Type: Expiry: / / (If none, write N/A ) Where did you hear about this position? Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any criminal act? Yes (If yes, please provide details) No Page 3 of 15

4 PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND 1 QUALIFICATIONS Please list below all degrees, diplomas and certificates you have attained, in addition to the year they were awarded and the institutions from which they were conferred. Qualification Year Institution What were your fields of study for these qualifications? a) Major fields b) Minor fields 2 FURTHER STUDIES Please provide details about any further studies you are currently pursuing. 3 EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Please list all instances of employment that you have been engaged in, the time you were engaged at the organisation and your position. (This information may require verification should you be required to attend an interview.) Place of Employment Dates Position Page 4 of 15

5 4 POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY Please list any positions of responsibility you have held, and for what length of time. Position Dates Place of Employment Brief description of responsibilities involved Position Dates Place of Employment Brief description of responsibilities involved Position Dates Place of Employment Brief description of responsibilities involved 5 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Please list any professional associations to which you belong. Page 5 of 15

6 6 COMPUTER SKILLS Describe your competencies in the areas of computers or computer applications. (Specify particular programs that you are competent with). 7 APTITUDE If you have not worked in this area before, list reasons why you feel you would be suitable. 8 WORKING IN A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Briefly outline your attitude / approach to working in a Christian school. Page 6 of 15

7 PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Please provide details of any personal attributes you feel will contribute to your success in this position. Page 7 of 15

8 CHRISTIAN BACKGROUND Please give your views on what it means to be a Christian: What is your denominational preference? Are you an active member of a local church? If so, which church do you attend? How frequently do you attend church? Give details of any church activities in which you have been involved: Page 8 of 15

9 OTHER DETAILS Please state briefly your motivation to apply for this position. Are there any further comments you wish to make in support of this application? Please note that if your application is successful, you may be asked to provide one of the following documents as proof of entitlement to work in Australia: Australian birth certificate Passport Evidence of permanent residence status Australian Citizenship certificate Page 9 of 15

10 REFEREES Please provide names, addresses and telephone of three (3) persons who would be able to attest to your character and your ability as an employee/worker. One of these should be your minister, priest or pastor. Emmanuel College reserves the right to contact any or all of the referees nominated in the applicant s Job Application or Resume. REFEREE # 1 Name: Occupation: Your relationship with this person: Address or Telephone: Work ( ) Home ( ) REFEREE # 2 Name: Occupation: Your relationship with this person: Address or Telephone: Work ( ) Home ( ) REFEREE # 3 Name: Occupation: Your relationship with this person: Address or Telephone: Work ( ) Home ( ) Additional Referees The applicant hereby authorises the Principal of Emmanuel College (or delegate) to contact the following additional referees (indicated with a Yes response below) regarding the applicant s application for a position of employment at Emmanuel College. Current employer (or senior staff person in that employment) Previous employer (or senior staff person in that employment) Yes No I hereby confirm that all information supplied in this position application is true, complete and correct. I have attached copies of all necessary documents to support my stated qualifications and experience. I hereby give my permission for Emmanuel College to make such investigations as you deem necessary concerning this information. I realise that any misrepresentation or material omission made herein or in any other documentation requested would make me liable to termination of services. Signature: Date: / / Please forward the completed application form and all supporting documentation to: Human Resources Officer, Emmanuel College, Locked Bag 5, NERANG 4211 Page 10 of 15

11 STAFF LIFESTYLE REQUIREMENTS (The following Lifestyle Clause is an extract of the Emmanuel College Collective Workplace Agreement as agreed to by the Queensland Independent Education Union) 1. Emmanuel College bases its doctrines and tenets on the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, which the School regards as the inspired and inerrant Word of God. These doctrines and tenets are expounded in many of Emmanuel College s public and internal documents, both printed and on the school s website, and viewable by staff as part of their appointment process. These documents inform our understanding of the lifestyle values which staff who work in this school are required (subject to the provisions of relevant State and Commonwealth discrimination laws) to respect and maintain at all times, and should be understood as source documents, defining our doctrines, tenets, beliefs or teachings. 2. All staff of Emmanuel College, regardless of their role, are required to be seen to conduct themselves in the course of, or in connection with their work, in a manner consistent with these principles and beliefs and in accordance with the Christian ethics of the School, as contained and interpreted in these documents, thus providing a specifically Christian role model and example to all the families associated with the School. 3. It is a genuine occupational requirement (subject to the provisions of relevant State and Commonwealth discrimination laws) of Emmanuel College that, consistent with laws, staff members must not act in a way that they know, or ought reasonably to know, is contrary to the religious beliefs of Emmanuel College. Nothing in their deliberate conduct should be incompatible with the intrinsic character of their position, especially, but not only, in relation to the expression of human sexuality through heterosexual, monogamous relationships, expressed intimately through marriage. 4. Staff are required to regularly and frequently attend a Christian church and to regularly and frequently support Staff Devotions and Staff Worship Services. 5. Where any staff member acts contrary to these lifestyle requirements, the Principal may attempt restoration, counsel, discipline and dismiss the employee. I hereby affirm my understanding of, and acceptance of the above requirements. I understand that continuing employment at Emmanuel College implies my ongoing adherence to these principles. Signature: Date: / / Page 11 of 15

12 STATEMENT OF FAITH The Statement of Faith of the Company is as follows. It is intended to be read against the background of, and alongside the historic creeds of the Christian faith, especially the Nicene Creed, and interpreted against their historical and theological tradition. WE BELIEVE: That there is one eternal God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who created the universe. That the Bible is inspired by God, and authoritative, and that it should shape, guide and govern our worldview and all areas of human life. In the person of Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, who in his human life, death and resurrection makes possible the restoration of our broken relationship with God and the forgiveness of our sins. That God, in love and grace, offers to people this gift of salvation into eternal life, and the possibility of a life of love, hope and service enabled by the Holy Spirit. In the resurrection of all people to God s final judgement. In the unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, who has ascended to heaven and will return to establish his Kingdom. I hereby affirm my belief in, and acceptance of, the Statement of Faith as stated above. In signing this Statement of Faith I desire to declare my personal faith in Jesus Christ as my Saviour, my Lord and my God. Signature: Date: / / Page 12 of 15

13 INFORMATION COLLECTION NOTICE 1. In applying for this position you will be providing Emmanuel College with personal information. We can be contacted at: Locked Bag 5 Nerang QLD kochsner@emmanuel.qld.edu.au Ph: (07) Fax: (07) If you provide us with personal information, for example your name and address or information contained on your resume, we will collect the information in order to assess your application. 3. You agree that we may store this information for up to twelve weeks. 4. You may seek access to your personal information that we hold about you if you are unsuccessful for the position. However, there will be occasions when access is denied. Such occasions would include where access would have an unreasonable impact on the privacy of others. 5. We will not disclose this information to a third party without your consent. 6. For non teaching staff, we are required to ensure that an employee is cleared by a criminal record check under Child Protection Law. It will be your obligation to provide the College with evidence that this check has been completed and to provide a Suitability Card. 7. If you provide us with the personal information of others, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to the School and why, that they can access that information if they wish, that the School does not usually disclose the information to third parties and that we may store their information for up to twelve weeks. 8. The College is entitled to believe that all information provided or implied in an application for employment is accurate, genuine and not misleading. Qualifications declared or implied are expected to be genuine and must be support by documentary evidence. Subsequent discovery of any fraudulent dealing, or intention to mislead, during the application or appointment process will provide sufficient grounds for immediate termination of contract, regardless of when that discovery may occur. Page 13 of 15

14 POSITION DESCRIPTION Learning Support Teacher Aide Part time/term time/temporary Accountability: The Learning Support Teacher Aide will report to the Head of Learning Support and ultimately to the Principal. Qualifications: The Learning Support Teacher Aide will preferably possess or be able to obtain a minimum of Certificate 3 in Learning or Education Support, coupled with substantial experience in a similar field. All Emmanuel College staff must hold or qualify for a Suitability Card. Personal Attributes: Every College employee must have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and are to be in regular fellowship and good standing with a local Christian church. Traditional Christian values must be lived out and exhibited daily. The appointee must: Be a regular attendee of a local Christian church. Ensure that s/he maintains a personal commitment to faith and belief in the Bible, consistent with our College Statement of Faith. Act with tolerance and compassion, forgive and accept forgiveness. Demonstrate an acceptance of other people, be approachable and supportive of colleagues, building effective, professional staff relationships. Skills: Ability to accept authority and carry out directives. Willingness and commitment to know the organisation and support the mission and vision. Exhibit diligence and commitment to all aspects of employment, including areas such as professional presentation and behaviour, observing confidentiality expectations, approach to and completion of tasks within required timeframes. Be competent in the use of general office equipment (such as photocopier, laminator etc), computers and software and MS Office products and . Provide academic assistance including testing, screening and consistent assessment of group and individual learning support students. Possess a good understanding and ability to communicate with Learning Support students and maintain professional development to assist in student management. Continually update, organise and gather information and materials relevant to the position. Become familiar with and meet expectation of all College policies including Child Protection Code of Conduct and Workplace Health & Safety as published on the College Intranet. Page 14 of 15

15 Duties & Responsibilities: LEARNING & DISABILITY SUPPORT Support Learning Support students across a broad range of subject areas within current curriculum requirements and teacher expectations, supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Education Adjustment Plans (EAPs) Participate in the IEP and EAP processes from initial meeting to evaluation. With broad guidance from academic staff, support small groups or individuals with general learning tasks and assessments. Provide feedback to class teachers on student progress where necessary. Facilitate specific literacy programs with individuals or small groups under the direction of the Head of Learning Support. With assistance and training, administer tests and assess the results to screen for students most likely to benefit from the program. Undertake post program evaluation and map progress. Facilitate screener assessments of students when required. Assist with general administration duties of the Learning Support Department. Assist academic staff with organisation and administration of standardised tests and provide feedback on progress of students. Provide 1:1 support to students with disabilities in accordance with their needs. This may include: developing social skills; scribing when required; assisting during tests eg reading; assisting with toileting, computers, library, meals, sport, swimming etc. Find and use resources for students with disabilities. Attend excursions and camps as negotiated with the Head of Learning Support. % of Workload* 85% ASSISTANT DUTIES Attend professional development courses, staff meetings and out of hours functions as required. Undertake duties as timetabled and allocated by supervising teacher, including sport, lunch time and yard duty. Other duties as required. 15% *The duties and workload percentages above are as the position is envisaged at the time of appointment. The College reserves the right to alter emphases and balances from time to time depending on circumstances. Page 15 of 15