AddressThere are two opportunities to join our vibrant and dedicated team as Teacher Aides at Emerald State High School, where we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Located in Emerald, our school is known for its strong community ties, academic excellence, and innovative approach to education. These positions are offered on a permanent part-time basis, unless otherwise determined.
About the Department:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
About Emerald State High School:
Emerald State High School is an inclusive secondary school providing quality education for students from Years 7 to 12. We have a proud record of high academic outcomes and in supporting our young people to achieve their dreams and aspirations. At Emerald High, we believe that by creating supportive, inclusive and positive relationships, we can, in partnership with parents, make a difference in the lives of our students. We prioritise maximising our students' potential to enable them to become our future creative innovators and global citizens and guiding them to achieve lives of meaning and purpose.
Your role:
As the Teacher Aide you will contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers with the preparation and enhancement of learning materials and associated activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Display respect and empathy for students with high level needs
- Support students in and out of the classroom, including during playground duty
- Display confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families
- Assist with personal care needs as required, including general health and safety of students - training will be provided
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and students to support positive outcomes
- Support students with self-regulation and curriculum access
- Support the use of reasonable adjustments for students with disability
- Proven ability to work independently, achieving quality work outcomes
- Demonstrated high-level communication skills
- Efficient multi-tasking, time management and organisational skills
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.
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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
