AddressThe Student Support Coordinator works collaboratively across all areas of Cairns Hinterland Steiner School to ensure that all students with additional support needs are supported to access the curriculum. The role is one that must strictly uphold regulatory guidelines and reporting requirements, while also striving to exceed best practice.
The Student Support Coordinator leads our wonderful learning support team, and works closely with the Head of School, the Head of Teaching and Learning and our Wellbeing Coordinator across aspects of learning support, behaviour, and wellbeing. We are searching for a candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated Information Technology and reporting expertise.
Ideal candidates will have a commitment to Steiner Education and be able to offer professional development to teachers and parent education sessions where appropriate, as well as working alongside members of the leadership team to guide policy and direction within the school.
The Student Support Coordinator FTE will be determined by negotiation and will commence as soon as the successful applicant is appointed and available.
Role Responsibilities
Informing staff, students, families, and associates about available services.
Planning for procurement of and access to, specialised equipment.
Providing Professional Development to staff and Parent Education sessions.
An extensive knowledge of the National Disability Standards, NDIS and NCCD and high-level skills in maintaining the accuracy of crucial data collections, including tracking and reporting to our leadership team.
Managing timetables and coordinating staff to meet evolving student needs.
Remaining informed about developments in the Student Support Space and guiding the best possible ways of delivering support.
Working with teachers to develop Personalised Learning Plans, Student Adjustment Plans, and Therapeutic Support Plans and at times working within a team to develop Behaviour Support Plans, Individual Risk Management Plans and Wellbeing Support Plans.
Working with parents and carers to support and guide them in their journey of supporting their children with additional support needs.
Selection Criteria
Fully registered Teacher (Queensland) with extensive experience in differentiation and teaching children with diverse learning styles and needs.
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy and intervention programs. Give examples of how you have incorporated these into intervention programs.
Demonstrate very high level written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding and experience working with NCCD and NDIS.
Demonstrated high level of experience in record keeping and Information Technology.
Be committed to ongoing individual and collaborative professional development in Education, including Steiner Education.
Be responsible for maintaining positive relationships, with colleagues, parents/guardians and participate actively in the life of the school community.
Demonstrated capacity to support and educate parents about primary education in Steiner schools.
Demonstrated understanding of issues relevant to the development of the child in the primary years.
Demonstrated strategies for improving the learning outcomes of students across a range of year levels.
Previous experience in Steiner Education is preferred.
To apply, email your resume and a covering letter that addresses the selection criteria (max 5 pages) to *******@chss.qld.edu.au please include copies of any relevant documentation (qualifications, teacher registration, referees, etc). Applicants will also be required to supply the names of 3 professional referees.
Applications close: 8am, Monday, 24 June 2024 unless a suitable applicant is appointed sooner.
