Guidance Officer

2 weeks ago


Gold Coast, Australia Education Full time

About the School
Elanora State High School is a safe, supportive learning place where young people are supported to perform to their absolute best. Its curriculum is reflective of the strategic direction of the National Agenda in learning and technology. Our school values Positive Education and we are continually striving for every member of our school community to be flourishing. Our 3 school wide expectations; we are engaged, we are respectful and we are responsible guide all that we do. Elanora State High School lives by the values of courtesy and cooperation; respect for others, self and environment; enthusiasm and working to the best of ability. Through leading school culture, our whole school community is committed to being responsive to the needs of all, efficient in delivery of our service and proud to be a provider of state education.
About the Role
As the Guidance Officer, you will have responsibility for the following:

- Advocate, provide counselling, psychoeducational assessment and individual student support, recommendations and advice to students, teachers and parents concerning educational, behavioural, career development, mental health and family issues.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate effective working relationships and partnerships with parents, school personnel and external support agencies in order to provide a comprehensive support, case management and referral service that optimises students' access and engagement in educational programs.
- Provide a counselling and referral service to assist students in decision making about critical educational, personal, social, emotional and career development, and provide ongoing support during the implementation phase of their decision.
- Conduct activities such as student observation and psychoeducational assessment in order to determine the nature of student learning difficulties, disability, developmental levels or psychological and emotional status in order to make recommendations for educational adjustments and interventions.
- Assist schools in the implementation of student protection, gifted and talented education, behaviour support policies and risk management processes that may involve the development of individualised student plans, including Educational Support Plans.
- Provide specific support in secondary schools that may include involvement in the process of Senior Education and Training (SET) planning, career development and future pathway options counselling.
- Balance the ethical issues of privacy and confidentiality for each student with the appropriateness of sharing information with others, and maintain a comprehensive and professional record keeping system that complies with policy and legal requirements of parental and legal access to official records.
- Participate in relevant professional development, and prepare and implement professional and personal skill development programs and in-service activities for administrators, teachers and parents.
- Provide leadership and specialised support in response to student protection issues; critical incidents and emergencies; and the transition of students into alternative education programs, and their reintegration back into mainstream schooling.
- Guidance Officers (Intensive Behaviour Support) work collaboratively with other school-based support personnel to assess and address the needs of students requiring the most intensive behaviour support.

For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

**Interested? To apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
- Attach a maximum 1 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities identified in the attached role description.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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