Teacher Aide - Distance Education

Arcadia College is a Co-Ed Independent Special Assistance Secondary School for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Our stunning, purpose built school is located at Robina, Gold Coast next to the Robina train station.  Arcadia College bases its philosophy on establishing positive and respectful relationships between adults and students to maximise engagement and academic achievement set in a structured nurturing welfare based environment. It's a positive, fun and happy place to work and all our staff are highly valued. All staff have access to free carparking, EAP, stacks of professional development and a subsidized canteen.

We require a suitably qualified Secondary School experienced Teacher Aide to  work on a part-time basis (32 hours per week) .

Selection Criteria – Teacher Aide:

• Supporting students online with their academic learning, individually or within a group under the supervision of a Qld. Registered teacher.
• Implementing & documenting adjustments for NCCD.
• Assisting in numeracy and literacy programs.
• Assist students with special needs.
• Assisting teachers on excursions and campus visits.
• Maintaining anecdotal records on students for use in reviewing student's development.
• Virtual classroom setup and organisation.
• Administration assistance to teachers as required.
• Contributing to the welfare, health and safety of students.

Skills & Qualifications required:

• Minimum Certificate 3 Educational Support.
• Current Paid (P) Qld Working With Children Blue Card.
• Clear National Police check.
• Experience working as a Teacher Aide in a Secondary Educational setting, preferable in a Special Assistance School.
• Experience working with dis-engaged students and students with disabilities.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and display a high level of interpersonal skills to function as an effective team member.
• Ability to display respect and empathy for students with high level needs.
• Ability to display confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitively to students and their families.

This part time position will commence in term 2 2024, 32 hours per week during school Term Time. The hours of work are between 8.00 am and 3 pm (Monday to Fridays).

Please apply via Seek and attach your resume with details of 3 referees and also attach a  covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria.