Position: Subject Matter Expert (SME): Inclusion
Location: Armidale Catholic Schools
Closing date: 26 February 2025
Reports to: Team Leader Inclusion
Team Mission: Learning Team
Employment status: 1 FTE (full-time)
Salary range: $146,727 - $156,601 gross per annum
Type: Temporary (3 years)
About the Armidale Catholic Schools Office: The Armidale Catholic Schools Office (ACSO) serves 24 systemic schools; 19 primary, two central (K-10) and three secondary (7-12) across the New England and North West region of NSW. The ACSO supports schools in building a Catholic Professional Learning Community for almost 1,000 employees and 6,000 students.
Position Purpose: The purpose of this role is to assist leaders, teachers, and education assistants in schools to effectively support students with disability and diverse learning needs.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Promote the Diocese of Armidale Core Catholic Principles and Values in all professional accountabilities.
2. Consult with teachers and provide advice about relevant teaching and learning strategies.
3. Advise on individual and group intervention and assist teachers with adjustments.
4. Collaborate with learning support personnel in response to student needs.
5. Provide professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals.
6. Support compliance requirements of the student support program.
7. Provide case management support and assistance to other agencies.
8. Work constructively as part of the Mission and Learning Team.
9. Engage in action research to support organizational directions.
10. Support schools in analyzing system and school data related to diverse learning needs.
11. Prepare reports on the progress of students with diverse learning needs.
12. Attend to any other matters appropriate for the position.
General Expectations:
1. Commitment to the Catholic ethos and willingness to foster it.
2. Serve the employer faithfully and diligently.
3. Ensure appropriate behaviors when engaging with children.
4. Act as a team member and support the team philosophy.
5. Willingness to undertake professional development.
6. Maintain strict observance of school policies and procedures.
7. Observe and comply with all WHS protocols.
8. Provide quality service to colleagues, students, and parents.
9. Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
10. Act in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Recognised formal qualifications in the field of education.
2. Experience working in schools or with multidisciplinary teams.
3. Demonstrated effective communication skills.
4. Highly developed skills in the use of technology and assistive technology options.
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