Classroom Support Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Centralian Middle School

Job title Classroom Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3 96%

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $64,102 - $68,876 Location Alice Springs

Position number 45431 RTF Closing 30/10/2025

Contact officer Dr Glenda McCarthy, Principal on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

This classroom support officer will work under the direction of school leaders and classroom teachers to support students to

improve their attendance, engagement, literacy, and numeracy outcomes. Strategic programs and approaches at CMS include

Schoolwide Positive Behaviour and the CMS Instructional Model.

Context statement

Centralian Middle School is the only government middle school in Alice Springs. It has a multicultural enrolment of around 360

students, including approximately 65% Indigenous students. The school has a diverse student cohort ranging from those achieving

at and above grade level standards in literacy to numeracy to those requiring significant additional support. Through targeted

intervention programs and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, CMS is committed to empowering students to achieve successful

learning outcomes and pathways.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Actively support the planning, preparation, and implementation of educational programs for students under the direction of

school leaders, coaches, and teachers.

2. Develop and effectively maintain appropriate working relationships with students, families and work colleagues whilst

maintaining confidentiality.

3. Assist teachers with the planning, preparation and delivery of activities for students including culturally responsive lessons.

4. Assist with the supervision of students and tutoring as required.

5. Undertake data entry in school data systems to ensure accurate maintenance of manual and computerised student records.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Successful experience with caring for students who have multiple needs to support their wellbeing, communication,

social/interpersonal skills, and academic skills.

2. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively and communicating effectively to support learning and productive cross-

cultural partnerships.

1. Proven ability to communicate effectively with children and adults using various communication strategies and appropriate

interpersonal skills.

1. Demonstrated experience in undertaking a range of administrative tasks, or ability to learn on the job quickly.
2. Observation, monitoring and recording of children's learning progress.

Desirable

1. Certificate III in School-based Education Support.

Further information

The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or be in

the process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card.