Teacher Aide – Mount Fox State School, Education

Overview Mount Fox State School are seeking applications for a dedicated Teacher Aide to join the school on a permanent part‑time basis at 24 hours and 0.63 FTE per fortnight. The successful applicant will work with students from Prep to Year 6 in a small school environment. Experience with PLD phonics would be advantageous. We are looking for a motivated and versatile Teacher Aide to join our dynamic team dedicated to student success in a supportive learning environment. About Mount Fox State School Mount Fox State School is a small remote school approximately 1 hour’s drive from Ingham. We are the central hub of an isolated but united community. It is a picturesque, one‑teacher school, with fantastic staff and enthusiastic students. We are an active member of the Ingham cluster of small schools. Our principal participates in the North Queensland professional learning community with other small school principals. Although Mount Fox State School is in a remote location, the students are still involved in inter‑school sporting, educational and cultural activities throughout the year. Our remote location is not seen as a barrier to active participation and involvement in extracurricular activities. Our school employs a number of professional support staff (teacher‑aides) to work with the students on their targeted learning needs. This high teacher‑student ratio enables our school to differentiate student learning to the needs of the individual students and set individual student learning targets. Our vision is to provide a well‑rounded education with a targeted focus on the basics; high expectations for all students to achieve excellence; while encouraging self‑confidence, respect and fun. About the Role As the Teacher Aide you will contribute to the provision of a quality educational service by assisting and supporting teachers, students and parents with learning activities and administrative duties in a supportive school environment. Responsibilities Supervision of small groups of students, undertaking specific learning activities designed by a teacher. Conducting reading groups, maths groups, art activities, and sports activities, including the gathering of applicable resources in co‑operation with teachers. Supervision of students in the playground, bus, during sporting activities and school excursions in partnership with the teacher. Administrative duties including typing teachers’ notes and work programmes, compiling and supervising class rolls, duplicating / photocopying teaching materials, collation and duplication of exam papers, recording of examination results, compiling students results records, checking bus lists, assisting in organising off‑site activities. Supervision of small groups of students, undertaking specific learning activities designed by a teacher, when the teacher is not in the room but is available to be called on if needed. Mentoring other teacher aides and / or volunteers. 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). 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 Salary rate shown is reflective of full‑time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. We encourage inclusive recruitment and support phased return to work, gradual works from home changes etc. Acceptance of flexible work arrangements is considered when relevant in line with policies and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr