About Emerald State High School Our school is an inclusive secondary school providing quality education for students from Years 7 to 12. We have a proud record of high academic outcomes and in supporting our young people to achieve their dreams and aspirations. At Emerald High we believe that by creating supportive, inclusive and positive relationships, we can, in partnership with families, make a difference in the lives of our students. We also believe in maximising our students' potential to enable them to become our future creative innovators and global citizens and in guiding them to achieve lives of meaning and purpose. About the Role As a Teacher Aide you will be required to: Display respect and empathy for students with high level needs. Support students in and out of the classroom, including during playground duty. Display confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to students and their families. Assist with personal care needs as required, including general health and safety of students - training will be provided. Work collaboratively with teaching staff and students to support positive outcomes. Support students with self-regulation and curriculum access. Support the use of reasonable adjustments for students with disability. Proven ability to work independently, achieving quality work outcomes. Demonstrated high-level communication skills. Efficient multi-tasking, time management and organisational skills. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How to Apply Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description. * Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
