Aboriginal Literacy Support Worker

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Aboriginal Literacy Support Worker

Kempsey Adventist School (KAS) is now inviting applications for a part-time Aboriginal Literacy Support Worker position commencing August 2018.

KAS is seeking an Aboriginal Literacy Support Worker with the desire to be part of a data-led, high-functioning and collaborative teaching team which is committed to supporting the teaching of core literacy skills to the school's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

N.B This is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identified position. 

Essential Criteria

• Experience and/or specialist expertise, in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in a structured educational setting.
• Well-developed literacy skills which enable appropriate levels of support when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the areas of grammar, punctuation, reading, writing and spelling.
• Experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, young people and communities, including applying a well-developed understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• The capacity to develop an understanding of relevant New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabus requirements.
• A demonstrable commitment to working within the ministry of Adventist Education as defined by the Adventist Schools Australia statement on Special Character available from http://asa.adventist.edu.au/index.php/Resources2/Special-character
• Demonstrate a growth mindset through a willingness to integrate new technologies and methodologies into literacy support practices to ensure high levels of engagement and improved learning outcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Positive communication and interpersonal relationship skills with students, parents/carers, the broader school community and colleagues.
• Be a reflective, lifelong learner.
• Current WWCC clearance.

ALSW position specifics

Kempsey Adventist School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

Part-time: 30 hours per week (school term weeks, plus 4 weeks accrued annual leave. School term break stand down applies).

Salary range: $31,000 - $37,000 per annum, pro-rata, dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant. (Plus superannuation).

Superannuation: An employer contribution of 9.5% applies.

Term of position: An initial maximum term contract until 14 December 2018.

KAS is a co-educational PreKindy to Year 12 School operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Schools (North New South Wales) Limited, as part of a worldwide system of Adventist schools. You are invited to view the school's website at www.kas.nsw.edu.au. 

For further information about this position please contact Mrs. Alyssa Secomb (PA to the Principal) by email at ([email protected]).

Applications including a curriculum vitae and names and contact details of three referees, including one from a Principal, should be submitted by Wednesday 25 July 2018 to:

Alyssa Secomb

PO Box 2036,

Mid North Coast Msc,

New South Wales 2442

OR

by email to [email protected]

The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion.