As a member of the Student Support Unit, within Teaching and Learning Services, the Education Officer: Student Support (Upper Hunter Region Schools) will assist staff in schools to build their capacity to meet the needs of students (K-12) with disabilities and additional needs. The Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle has an abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults - particularly those who participate in the life of the Diocese. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and, where legislated, hold a Working with Children Check. Diocesan workers are expected to personally adopt and enact the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. <br> <h3>Essential Criteria:</h3> <br> • A clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the ethos of Catholic schools; <br>• Teaching qualifications plus post-graduate qualifications in special education; <br>• A comprehensive understanding of relevant educational issues, good pedagogy, and best practice in special education; <br>• Extensive experience in special education K-12 inclusive of identification and assessment processes, differentiation, behaviour support, and personalised learning, and collaborative planning; <br>• Experience in delivery of staff training and professional development; <br>• Experience in supporting schools and students at key transition times; <br>• A working knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and Disability Standards for Education and their implications for schools <br>• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within CSO and school settings; <br>• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team; <br>• Sound interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. The applicant must provide evidence of the following: <br>• Qualifications as a four year trained teacher; <br>• Current NESA Accreditation; <br>• Current Paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)number. <br> <h3>Desirable Criteria:</h3> <br> <br> <h3>Renumeration:</h3> <br> Conditions and salary commensurate with the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Catholic Schools Office Employees Enterprise Agreement 2017. <br> <h3>Additional Info:</h3> <br> Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria along with your resume and directly to talent@mn.catholic.edu.au Applications should address each of the position requirements as listed for this position and provide names and contact details of three referees, one being the applicant's immediate supervisor. *Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted* Additional information re: the position please contact Kathy Gillespie-kathryn.gillespie@mn.catholic.edu.au Applications Close: Wednesday 4th November 2020 at 11:59pm. <br> <a href="https://www.mn.catholic.edu.au/employment/positions-vacant/job/9600/" target="_blank">More Information</a>