Student Learning Support Officer

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Student Learning Support Officer

The Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO) is responsible for the in-class support of students learning and general student supervision whilst supported by a senior staff member.

Job Title:                        The Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO)

Reports To:                   School executive team

Key Selection Criteria

The Key Selection Criteria that will be used to select the Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO)

and must be addressed in the application are:

• Certificate III or equivalent in teaching and learning support. 
• Demonstrated experience using technology across basic software packages e.g. Microsoft Office suite, web browsing.
• Demonstrated insight into the interpersonal communication needs of disadvantaged youth.
• Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain relevant documentation.
• Working with Children clearance number through the Commission of Children and Young people.
• Unrestricted Drivers Licence
• A commitment to work within the ethics and belief of the Uniting Church in Australia

N.B. As per the Children and Young People Care and Protection Act 1998 (prohibited employment act 1998) All staff at Margaret Jurd College must obtain and maintain a Working With Children Check carried out by the employment screening unit of NSW Commission for Children and Young People.

Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Support

• Effective classroom practices that facilitate a quality learning environment
• Flexibility in work practices that target the individual learning styles and of students.
• Establishment and maintenance of positive working teacher/student relationships fostering student engagement in learning
• Role modelling of open and positive communication with students.
• A commitment to the maintenance of staff work practice across the program.
• Maintain records regarding student behaviour and application using the College Student Management System

Student Supervision

• Student supervision on excursions, playground, arrival and departure when needed.
• Implementation of the MJC Students Award Program.
• Reporting of any serious student misconduct or any other issue deemed relevant to the Principal or her delegate for action.
• Implementation of the Margaret Jurd College Disciplinary Policy for Students

Legislative Requirements

• Reporting all identified Child protection issues to executive staff and Community Services using the Mandatory Reporters Guide and the Mandatory Reporters Line.
• Maintain up to date training as required for all Mandatory Reporters i.e. identify and respond to risk of harm.
• Maintain up to date knowledge in WHS legislation
• Actively respond to any identified WHS risks within the workplace
• Maintain professional boundaries with students and their families in line with Margaret Jurd College Policies and Procedures

Other

• Attend meetings as required
• Provide input and sight into the needs of students for the purpose of individual education plans (IEP's).
• Any reasonable direction of the Principal or her delegate

Remuneration and Conditions

• Conditions are covered by the Independent Schools NSW (Support and Operation Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2017.  The school may also provide salary sacrifice benefits which may assist your take home pay.

It is a requirement of employment that all staff at Margaret Jurd College maintain a commitment to maintaining a sound knowledge of and a working practice which reflects the following policies procedures and legislation.

• Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
• Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection –Child Employment) Regulations 2005
• NSW Interagency Guidelines for Child Protection Intervention 2006 edition (Keep Them Safe)
• NSW Ombudsman Act 1974,
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Margaret Jurd College Policy and procedures

• Margaret Jurd College Policy on Confidentiality.
• Margaret Jurd College Code of Ethics
• Ethics and Beliefs of The Uniting Church in Australia