Diverse Learning Teacher - Primary
- Permanent full-time position for an experienced educator
- Focus on inclusive practice and supporting diverse learning needs
- Collaborative role working with teachers and specialists to enhance student outcomes
About the Opportunity
John Paul College has an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about inclusive practice. Our Primary School is seeking a Diverse Learning Teacher to work within year level teams, ensuring every student can access and participate in learning and achieve strong outcomes through our academic programs.
This whole-school approach supports quality differentiated teaching that responds to the needs of all students, from those requiring learning support or adjustments for disability, through to those ready for enrichment and extension. You will join a collaborative team led by the Head of Diverse Learning - Primary and work alongside classroom teachers, Learning Assistants, Counsellors and visiting specialists.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Identify and support students with learning needs, individually, in small groups or within classes.
- Provide targeted intervention for students requiring support, including disability, learning support, enrichment, and gifted and talented.
- Work with classroom teachers to complete verifications, IEP documentation, Student Support Plans and Adjustment Plans.
- Assist in developing, documenting and assessing individual learning goals.
- Support teachers to implement quality differentiated practice and identify reasonable adjustments, including guiding the Ascertainment process.
- Monitor student progress diagnostically and formatively, and maintain accurate records, including NCCD and EAL/D Band scales where required.
- Develop support strategies for students at risk academically.
- Assist with the implementation of Health Management Plans for students with identified medical needs.
- Report to parents on student achievement and arrange interviews with families and outside agencies as required.
- Collaborate with Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and other visiting specialists.
- Undertake ongoing professional learning, and model the College values of Mutual Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
About You
If you are an experienced educator who believes in the potential of every learner, this is the opportunity for you. You will be able to demonstrate:
- Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, and appropriate teaching qualifications.
- Qualifications or experience in Gifted Education or Special Education are preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience as a teacher, including experience as a Diverse Learning or Gifted and Talented teacher.
- Demonstrated application of the NCCD model as part of a whole-school approach to supporting students with disability.
- Knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and the ability to apply the Disability Standards for Education.
- Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based best practice in diverse learning support and inclusive learning practices.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult and build relationships with staff, students, parents and other stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft applications and the ability to learn new systems in a timely manner.
We may interview and offer this role prior to the closing date of this advertisement. If you are interested in joining John Paul College in this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate in applying as soon as possible.
How to Apply
Applications are to be made by clicking Apply below.
To assist us with determining your suitability for this role, please ensure your application includes the following information -
- Your cover letter is addressed to the attention of Lisa O’Neill – Recruitment Officer and should share with us your experience and what you will bring to the role
- Your current resume includes your qualifications and employment history.
- And the names and contact details for at least two professional referees.
John Paul College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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