Behaviour Support Practitioner

Salesian College - Sunbury (see more jobs from this school)

SUNBURY, VIC 


Counsellors / Psychologists

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 July 2024


We seek an experienced practitioner to provide instructional and behavioural support to behaviourally challenging students, working within our contemporary and innovative learning environment, and as part of our Learning Diversity Team.

<p><i>Salesian College Sunbury is a Catholic Co-educational Secondary College in the tradition of St John Bosco. Our vision embodies our commitment to Community, Learning, Excellence and Faith.</i></p><p>We are seeking an experienced practitioner to:</p><ul><li>provide instructional and behavioural support to students at Salesian College Sunbury (the College) with diverse needs including cognitive and behavioural issues that have a significant impact on their academic engagement</li><li>independently implement targeted learning programs to assist young people to increase their academic engagement, social connectedness and demonstration of pro-social behaviours at the College</li><li>priortise the collection and analysis of behavioural data of students receiving support at the College. This will further inform and strengthen ongoing evidence-based interventions for students, and</li><li>role model, at all times, the Salesian ethos through presence to the young people and staff at our College.</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><ul><li>previous experience (preferably in a school or institutional setting), effectively implementing behavioural interventionist strategies to support diverse young people and their families</li><li>at least five years’ work experience supporting children with additional needs</li><li>willingness to gain or currently hold a minimum Graduate Certificate in Behaviour Intervention or similar qualification, with alternative qualifications in allied health such as Occupational Therapy or Social Work considered, and</li><li>possess (or can obtain) a current Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Check.</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will exemplify our ethos and enjoy working collaboratively with our Student Wellness and Learning Diversity Teams to contribute to the social, emotional and psychological health of our students.</p><p><strong>My Salesian Passport</strong></p><p>In 2024, we&#39;ve made an exciting new shift to a vertical curriculum. Find out more <a href="https://www.salesiansunbury.vic.edu.au/learning/my-salesian-passport#entry:96838&#64;1:url" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>2024 5-Star Employer of Choice</strong></p><p>It’s official, we&#39;re an Employer of Choice in the education industry. We go out of our way to ensure that every single student and staff member are valued for who they are and what they contribute to our team. Find out more <a href="https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/revealed-australias-5star-employers-of-choice-2024/284899" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Apply by completing the form on our website </strong><a href="https://www.salesiansunbury.vic.edu.au/job/behaviour-support-practitioner?1718658864" rel="nofollow"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Please click </strong><a href="https://www.salesiansunbury.vic.edu.au/siteassets/Position-Description_Behaviour-Support-Practitioner_180624.pdf#asset:151248" rel="nofollow"><strong>here </strong></a><strong>for the Position Description.</strong></p><p><i>The Salesian College Sunbury community is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.</i></p>