(Years 7 – 12)Part Time (0.6 FTE) Aquinas College is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition servicing in excess of 1,300 local, country and international boys.  Aquinas College has a rich history within Western Australia education and a reputation of producing outstanding young men.We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and innovative, Learning Support Teacher Advisor who demonstrates a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a desire to make a difference. This role forms part of an inclusive, supportive and high performing team, within a values based environment, reporting to the Director of Learning Support.  Position Purpose:To provide assistance to teachers through the development of support materials for targeted teaching of students with special learning needs. Proactively liaise with teachers and parents/guardians of students with special needs. Successful Candidate CredentialsTo be successful in this role you will have the following credentials:Hold a tertiary qualification specific to the specialist area of education;Hold a current Teachers Registration Board (TRB) registration;Hold a current Working with Children Check card;Have or be prepared to obtain Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic school, or equivalent; andHave or be prepared to undertake Mandatory Reporting training.Selection CriteriaTo be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:Support for the Edmund Rice Charism, Edmund Rice schooling, Catholic ethos and the College Mission;Knowledge of the Western Australian K-10 Curriculum, Year 11-12 WACE courses and relevant disability and related legislation;Experience developing appropriate learning support materials including Individual Plans, Education Plans and Curriculum Adjustment Plans;Experience in the development and teaching of English Literacy programs (desirable);Sound classroom practice, delivering education content with a commitment to teaching excellence;Knowledge of boys’ educational philosophies and a commitment to applying them;Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, enabling harmonious and positive relationships; andStrong communication, organisation and time management skills.Employment Conditions and Benefits:Aquinas College provides a supportive, inclusive, stimulating and spiritual work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence, in a beautiful setting overlooking the Canning River. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth Teachers Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2015. Further information about this role is available in the Position Description linked below Applications:If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please include the following in your written application:Covering letter addressing the selection criteria (2 A4 pages);Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae;Name and contact details of three (3) referees;Copies of relevant qualifications and credentials; andNominate the basis of Australian work rights (Australian birth certificate, Australian passport, Australian citizenship or Australian work rights visa).Applications close 4pm, Monday 25 February 2019Aquinas College is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosition Description

Learning Support Teacher Advisor

(Years 7 – 12)

Part Time (0.6 FTE)

Aquinas College is a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition servicing in excess of 1,300 local, country and international boys.  Aquinas College has a rich history within Western Australia education and a reputation of producing outstanding young men.

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and innovative, Learning Support Teacher Advisor who demonstrates a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a desire to make a difference. This role forms part of an inclusive, supportive and high performing team, within a values based environment, reporting to the Director of Learning Support. 

Position Purpose:

To provide assistance to teachers through the development of support materials for targeted teaching of students with special learning needs. Proactively liaise with teachers and parents/guardians of students with special needs. 

Successful Candidate Credentials

To be successful in this role you will have the following credentials:

  • Hold a tertiary qualification specific to the specialist area of education;
  • Hold a current Teachers Registration Board (TRB) registration;
  • Hold a current Working with Children Check card;
  • Have or be prepared to obtain Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic school, or equivalent; and
  • Have or be prepared to undertake Mandatory Reporting training.

Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following:

  • Support for the Edmund Rice Charism, Edmund Rice schooling, Catholic ethos and the College Mission;
  • Knowledge of the Western Australian K-10 Curriculum, Year 11-12 WACE courses and relevant disability and related legislation;
  • Experience developing appropriate learning support materials including Individual Plans, Education Plans and Curriculum Adjustment Plans;
  • Experience in the development and teaching of English Literacy programs (desirable);
  • Sound classroom practice, delivering education content with a commitment to teaching excellence;
  • Knowledge of boys’ educational philosophies and a commitment to applying them;
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, enabling harmonious and positive relationships; and
  • Strong communication, organisation and time management skills.

Employment Conditions and Benefits:

Aquinas College provides a supportive, inclusive, stimulating and spiritual work environment, with access to outstanding facilities and resources to enable academic excellence, in a beautiful setting overlooking the Canning River. The employment terms and conditions are governed by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth Teachers Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2015. 

Further information about this role is available in the Position Description linked below

Applications:

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please include the following in your written application:

  • Covering letter addressing the selection criteria (2 A4 pages);
  • Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae;
  • Name and contact details of three (3) referees;
  • Copies of relevant qualifications and credentials; and
  • Nominate the basis of Australian work rights (Australian birth certificate, Australian passport, Australian citizenship or Australian work rights visa).

Applications close 4pm, Monday 25 February 2019

Aquinas College is an Equal Opportunity Employer