<p>A vacancy exists for a qualified Learning Support Officer to join our large Educational Support Faculty which works with students who have diverse needs and require additional support, individually and in group learning situations. You will join a team of 16 Learning Support Officers. </p><p>This is a full-time ongoing position commencing Term 3 (Monday 11 July) or earlier. Conditions are based on the 2018 VCEMEA and is a Category B position. </p><p>The College requires a candidate who possesses formal qualifications and has experience in this area of learning. </p><p>Duties include: </p><ol><li>Work as a part of a team ensuring the educational, pastoral and social needs of students with individual learning needs are met </li><li>Assist the Educational Support Teacher in helping students to develop social interaction with their peers and develop/implement programs to improve self-esteem, communication skills and everyday life skills </li><li>Assist the Educational Support Teacher, Year Level Leader and Subject teacher to facilitate the smooth transition to St Monica&#39;s and each new year level, for students with learning disabilities </li><li> Maintain detailed records of each support session with all students </li><li> Attend camps and excursions to support students when deemed necessary by the Educational Support staff </li><li>Organise and attend Program Support Group meetings and take minutes of such</li><li> Assist the Educational Support Teachers with administrative duties such as typing, photocopying, taking and making phone calls and preparing resources</li><li>Carefully assist in maintaining the confidential files of students supported by the Faculty </li><li>Assist students in the classroom with understanding the tasks required, note taking and the completion of tasks </li><li>Support the After School Homework program on a roster basis, supporting all students present </li><li>Keep up-to-date with information on disabilities of our students and how to best manage them </li><li>Attend Faculty meetings, General Staff meetings, College assemblies, Sports Days and special celebration day of the College.</li></ol><p>Applications should include a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of three referees. </p><p>The successful applicant will be required to have or undergo both a Working with Children Check and a Police Check. Proof of vaccination via myGov certificate is also a requirement. </p><p>This school community promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.</p><p> </p><p>Applications will be considered upon receipt.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p>