Catholic Education Services, Cairns

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1 PROFESSIONAL POSITION Catholic Education Services, Cairns Advisory Visiting Teacher - Disability Full Time Contract Position (Maternity Leave) Commencing Date: ASAP End Date: 29 July 2013 Applications Close: Friday 10 August, 2012 Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced teachers to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team in servicing schools. Intending applicants must be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education. 1 P age

2 How to Apply 1. Application Form Complete the attached Application for Employment Form. 2. Resume Provide a Resume which includes: Education (Tertiary studies and Qualifications) Professional Development (any other courses you have completed or are currently enrolled in) Computer skills and software packages you are familiar with Professional memberships Employment History (Position, School/organisation, Dates) 3. Selection Criteria Respond to Selection Criteria (listed in the Position Description). 4. Covering Letter Provide a covering letter outlining your experience and reason for wanting to apply for this position. 5. Submit Application Submit your application comprising: Application for Employment Form Resume & Response to Selection Criteria Covering letter Any Applicable certified copies or attachments Enquiries to: Applications to: Tenille Bellamy Ph: Miss Manpreet Sendhar Employee Services Officer Catholic Education Services PO Box 5296 CAIRNS QLD 4870 Fax (07) msendhar@cns.catholic.edu.au You will receive confirmation of receipt of your application. APPLICATION FORM Professional Employment in Cairns Diocese Schools and Colleges 2 Page

3 Position applied for: Advisory Visiting Teacher Disability (Maternity Leave) PERSONAL DETAILS Title Mrs Miss Ms Mr Dr Sr Br Fr Surname... Given Names.. Preferred Name... Previous Surname N/A Yes.... (Please attach a certified copy) Date of Birth / /... Religion... Residential Address.... Postal Address.. Postcode. Phone (B/H). Mobile/Alternate Emergency Contact..Ph Relationship. Have you ever been convicted in a court of law other than for a traffic offence? No Yes (please attach details in an envelope marked Confidential ) RESIDENCY RESIDENCY DETAILS DETAILS Australian/New Zealand Resident Visa holder Details of Visa type and number.... (Please attach a certified copy) Non Australian Resident or Visa holder OTHER INFORMATION How did you find out about this employment opportunity with Catholic Education? Newspaper (please specify) Cairns Post Tablelander Tablelands Advertiser Catholic Leader Other.. Internet (please specify which site) Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns Teachers on the Net CathNews e newsletter Church Resources Other.. School (please specify).. Other (please specify) P age

4 EQUITY AND DIVERSITY The essence of Catholic philosophy is that every person is made in the image of God and should be treated with respect and dignity. Discrimination of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin or age is also prohibited by various laws. Answering the following related questions is optional. This information is kept Strictly Confidential and will not be used as part of the assessment of your application. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Prefer not to answer No Yes Person from a non English speaking background Prefer not to answer No Yes (please indicate) Person with a disability Prefer not to answer No Yes (type of disability). Do you have a medical condition which your employer should be aware of in assessing your ability to satisfy the inherent requirements of the position applied for or in assessing workplace adjustments that would be required for your employment? Prefer not to answer No Yes (please indicate)... RESUME A Resume is to accompany this form (refer to How to Apply). REFEREES In order to make an informed decision on your suitability for the position, Catholic Education will require to speak to referees that you nominate. A referee is a person that can provide us with detail in respect to your work ethic, experience and competency. Please list at least four referees, including your last/current line manager and another recent employer, a professional and Church referee. We reserve the right to request an additional referee if we believe a person has not been fully forthcoming. Referee 1 (Last/Current Line Manager) Name... Position.. Organisation... Phone number... Mobile/Alternate.. Referee 2 (Employer) Name... Position.. Organisation... Phone number... Mobile/Alternate.. Referee 3 (Professional) Name... Position.. Organisation... Phone number... Mobile/Alternate.. Referee 4 (Church representative/religious or Clergy) Name... Position.. Organisation... Phone number... Mobile/Alternate.. 4 P age

5 EMPLOYMENT COLLECTION NOTICE In applying for this position and submitting your application for employment you will be providing Catholic Education Services Diocese of Cairns with personal information, for example your name, address and information contained in your resume. We will collect and record this information in order to assess your application. If you believe that any of your personal information held by us is incomplete or inaccurate you have the right, in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Legislation, to notify us and make any updates or corrections. Where you have provided us with the name and address of a person in connection with your application (e.g. referee) you should inform the person that you have done so and the reason for it. You should also inform them that the information is to be used solely in connection with your application for employment. In submitting this application for employment you agree that you will not seek access to references provided by third parties or to confidential notes or reports made by us relating to your application for employment. We seek your agreement in this regard to ensure that referees are not inhibited from providing complete and accurate references as to your suitability for the position. Access to feedback on the selection process is available. WORKING IN THE DIOCESE OF CAIRNS The Catholic school system is an integral part of the Church. The Catholic Diocese of Cairns extends from Cardwell in the south, west to the Northern Territory border including the Atherton Tablelands, and north to gulf country, Cape York Peninsula and the Torres Straight Islands. With the exception of Catholic Education s Thursday Island school, all schools and colleges are within two hours driving time from Cairns. Catholic Education Services is the Diocesan education office. Leadership and strategic management of the system of schools is the responsibility of the Executive Director of Catholic Education Services, who is the employer of all Catholic Education staff in the Diocese. Conditions of employment, including Salary, Leave Entitlements, and Notice, are in accordance with the Single Enterprise Collective Agreement Diocesan Schools Salary level will be in accordance with Schedule 1, including calculations from statements of service provided. Employment is conditional upon the acceptance of the Statement of Principles for Employment in Catholic Education and the Code of Conduct for Employees of Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns, and attainment of Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic School. Further information about Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is available from the website: and the following pages in particular: About Us Cairns Catholic Education Pastoral Framework Vision and Mission Core Documents Privacy Governance Catholic Education Services Stewardship Role and Responsibilities Organisational Structure Employment Employment forms Statement of Principles Code of Conduct Accreditation to Teach Accreditation to Teach Religion Pre employment Documents Agreements, Schedules & Awards Single Enterprise Agreement 5 P age

6 PRIVACY POLICY To view Catholic Education s Privacy Policy, visit and click on About Us/Privacy. DECLARATIONS If submitting electronically, selecting yes denotes supplying your signature. I agree to the conditions of the Employment Collection Notice. I understand that I have a duty to disclose sufficient information to enable a prospective employer to make a properly informed decision about my employment. Yes Date / / I declare that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct at the time of submission.yes Date / / I have read, understand accept that the Code of Conduct and Statement of Principles referred to above are contractual obligations underpinning employment with Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns. Yes Date / / Signed (if not submitting electronically). Date / / 6 P age

7 POSITION TITLE: SECTION: LOCATION: Advisory Visiting Teacher Disability Student Services Section Office Catholic Education Services POSITION DESCRIPTION REPORTS TO: CLASSIFICATION: AWARD: AUTHORISATION: The Student Services Manager / Therapy Coordinator Variable, pursuant to current level CES Professional Schedule The Director 1. CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICES Catholic Education Services within the Diocese of Cairns comprises a group of twenty six schools, all owned by the Diocese of Cairns or its parishes. There are nineteen primary schools, one P 12 college and six secondary colleges. Leadership and strategic management of the system of schools is the responsibility of the Director of Catholic Education. Through a team of professionals the Director manages and facilitates a number of significant obligations which include: Support of the mission of the Church as delivered through Catholic education. Support of schools by providing services that strengthen school capacity. Provision of leadership and forward planning to develop organisational capability. Distribution to schools of government allocated funds and their accountability. Monitoring of quality of schools and compliance/accountability with requirements of governments, Church and parents. Within limits, provision of some centralised, specialised student services, where this is the most effective and efficient approach. 2. ROLE OF ADVISORY VISITING TEACHER: DISABILITY The role and responsibilities of the Advisory Visiting Teacher Disability is to develop capacity within schools to cater for the diversity of learners within the school population with a particular emphasis on Students with a Disability. This involves promoting contemporary principles of effective learning and teaching, relevant syllabi, curriculum policies, work programs and educational trends for effective inclusion The role requires developing the skills and practice of classroom teachers in planning, preparing and delivering quality and effective teaching and learning programs for verified students. The Advisory Visiting Teacher also leads in the development and maintenance of supportive school environments in which verified students are equally valued and challenged as learners. 3. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY See Work Profile below. 7 P age

8 4. MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of Catholic Education Teaching qualifications and Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers. Additional qualifications in disability, special and / or inclusive education would be highly valued At least two years experience in the area of teaching students with disabilities Proven capacity to develop and implement programs and associated strategies and services to support the needs of students with disability A current motor vehicle driver s license 5. CORE COMPETENCIES In addition to specific knowledge and skills required for the position, all employees within the Diocese will demonstrate the following personal and interpersonal skills in the course of their duties: Quality Service Capacity to accept responsibility for own work Capacity to work effectively in a team Demonstrate excellent relational skills Capacity to manage change in self and others 6. SELECTION CRITERIA Mandatory Requirement Possession of a degree in Education / Teaching from a recognised tertiary institution, or other equivalent formal qualifications and registration with the Queensland College of Teachers. SC1 SC2 SC3 SC4 SC5 SC6 SC7 Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to select and apply current practices in the area of inclusive education Demonstrated skills in the implementation of programs and training of support personnel particularly classroom teachers Demonstrated communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills necessary for good working relationships Ability to operate in teams and develop professional networks Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education A current motor vehicles driver s license 8 P age

9 WORK PROFILE 1. WORK ENVIRONMENT The Advisory Visiting Teacher Disability works within Student Services as part of the Learning and Teaching team. Student Services lead in the development and implementation of effective and contemporary approaches for students with diverse learning needs. We strive towards improving models of inclusion and empowerment of all within our school communities to provide supportive educational environments. Through the support of effective pedagogies it is envisioned that all students will have equitable access to our Catholic school communities so that they may be supported to reach their full potential in development of not only their physical wellbeing but also their educational and faith journey. Frequent and regular school visits are a key component of this role 2. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports directly to Student Services Manager / Therapy & Disability Coordinator Works in close collaboration with Principals and school staff Works in close collaboration with the Student Services team 3. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to: Regularly visit schools to provide a specialist advisory service to teachers of students verified under the categories of intellectual impairment and autistic spectrum disorder Advise and provide support provided in relation to curriculum (e.g. content, strategies, assessment), physical environment, resources and specialist equipment for verified students. Collaborate with parents, principals, class teachers, learning support teachers and other professionals in identifying the learning and social needs of verified students Participate in school based processes relevant to Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Reviews and Transition plans/programs Support the implementation of disability specific programs developed by other specialist support staff, e.g. Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists Develop effective working relationships with other specialist personnel, i.e. Therapists and AVTs, working in Catholic schools Monitor and support school based staff in their planning and support of verified students particularly Learning Support Teachers, Class Teachers and Student Officers Coordinate and support the process of verification of students in all disability areas Guide and support consistent implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to inclusion and other disability related issues, within all schools across the Diocese Maintenance of disability data at a diocesan level in consultation with the Student Services Manager Update and maintain own knowledge about key developments in the education of students with disabilities and in service teachers regarding these developments 9 P age

10 5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Commission for Children and Young People Act 2000 requires the preferred applicant to be subject to working with children check as part of the employment screening process. Further details regarding this check may be obtained by accessing the web site of the Commission for Children and Young People at the following internet address: Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the preferred applicant being issued with a suitability card from the Commission for Children and Young People. A non smoking Policy is effective in Catholic Education Services buildings, offices, and motor vehicles. The appointee to this position will be required to complete a period of probation in accordance with the Catholic Education Diocesan policy for Recruitment and Selection procedures. 10 P age