Teacher Aide (Educational Interpreter - Auslan) - Mount Samson State School (Cluster) , Education

An exciting opportunity exists as a Teacher Aide (Educational Interpreter - Auslan).
This position will be part time at 0.6FTE and 45.6 hours per fortnight, and will service Lawnton State School and Mount Samson State School until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Please note that a mandatory requirement for this position is that the applicant must be willing to undertake appropriate training/proficiency testing in the production of Auslan as determined by the department or hold current National Accreditation Authority for translators and interpreters Ltd (NAATI) accreditation.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification TAOO4
Workplace Location Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South
Job ad reference QLD/MNR540684/24T
Closing date 08-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Until 13 Dec 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Susan Hughes
Contact details (07) 3430 1333
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About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About the Role
As the Teacher Aide (Educational Interpreter - Auslan), you will be supporting the AUSLAN LOTE teacher and your role will include:

• Interpret everything that is said in and outside the classroom environment and assist with the communicative needs of deaf or hearing impaired teacher using Australian Sign Language (Auslan) according to the specific needs of the deaf or hearing impaired teacher.
• Assist hearing impaired staff member to interpret questions and the class; when working in a small group and when communicating with another individual student or the teacher.
• Assist in the deaf or hearing impaired teacher to deliver an AUSLAN program education through teacher directed tutoring to ensure that the education program is understood. This may include checking for understanding, working on difficult vocabulary and clarifying homework directions.
• Prepare for interpreting by pre-reading appropriate materials such as lesson notes.
• Provide classroom and school level support to enable the learning environment to be inclusive and relevant, with the health and safety of students a high priority.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply

• Applicants are required to submit a brief resume that includes 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants