Education Specialist: Supporting Student Success

The Secondary Learning Support Teacher plays a critical role in supporting the Learning Support team and liaising with Secondary school teachers to best suit individualised student learning needs, engagement, and wellbeing.

This role collaborates with Secondary school teachers, students and parents to ensure an inclusive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of Secondary school students.

1. Read, understand, and adhere to all the College's policies and procedures.
2. Take proactive responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students in the learning support team.
3. Undertake training and professional development as required to keep up to date with current developments.
4. Support staff in all aspects of the school's processes and procedures as required.
5. Be fully aware of and implement any emergency plans according to College Procedures.
6. Ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and according to agreed procedures.

• Act as the Secondary teacher liaison under the guidance of Head of Student Learning and Support.
• Assist in finalizing aides' timetables and guiding student support.
• Support in teacher training including induction and observations within learning support.
• Implement case management tracking progress with parents Learning Support and medical staff.
• Use data-driven strategies to provide targeted student interventions.
• Offer small-group or one-on-one teacher support for learning programs.
• Develop intervention strategies for students with diverse needs.
• Conduct observations and assessments to guide interventions.
• Supervise and monitor student learning support efforts and progress in discussion with Secondary teachers.
• Plan and strategize Learning Support initiatives for Secondary students.
• Be prepared to act as a Deputy on a need basis to the Head of Student Learning and Support to represent manage the Learning Support team in the absence of the latter due to any training or non-availability.

• Ensure that the emotional and social support is being provided to students to promote positive learning experiences in a structured manner.
• Provide advice to Secondary school teachers in managing student behavior of students with disability.

• Work collaboratively with the Secondary teachers learning support team school leadership and other corresponding teams to enhance student outcomes under the guidance of Head of Student Learning and Support.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with parents and caregivers regarding student progress.
• Participate in staff meetings professional development and training as required.

• Guide Secondary teachers and assist in record-keeping and documentation related to student learning progress and outcomes and NCCD requirements.
• Facilitate the development of Individual Plans IPs alongside teachers with the necessary documentation and notes with diligence and consultation with parents.
• Contribute to moderation of NCCD activities on data collection.
• Ensure the interventions mentioned in the IPs are implemented and tracked to oversee student outcomes.
• Support teachers in Learning Support events and co-curricular activities as and when required.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and child safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as required to support student learning and school operations under the guidance of Head of Student Learning and Support.

This is an exciting and challenging position for someone who is passionate about Christian education adopts a relational approach to their work demonstrating experience and a willingness to partner with the Learning Support team and the College Staff. The successful applicant should be a committed Christian who is actively involved in their local church have a genuine love of children and be committed to their growth in learning contribute to the life of the College community and expect to be part of a God-honouring collaborative staff team.