<p><strong>Location: </strong>Within schools, CBD and WFH<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Immediate start or by negotiation<br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Sunday, 24 November 2024<br><strong>Capacity:</strong> Full-time, temporary (up to 3 years)</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Supervisor: K-12 Curriculum and Post School Pathways, the <strong>Education Officer: Post School Pathways </strong>assists and supports students with disabilities and their families determine pathways to work or further training/education options post-secondary school. You will work closely with schools across the networks in the archdiocese.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>understanding and applying NESA syllabus requirements K-12 with particular emphasis on Stages 5 and 6 including Life Skills courses and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to support students into appropriate work or learning pathways</li><li>utilising NCCD data and other diagnostics to comprehensively assess student capabilities and competencies to determine appropriate post school options</li><li>liaising with secondary principals, curriculum coordinators and diverse learning teams in schools in order to collaborate and advise on the adjustments required for students engaging in a Life Skills program of study</li><li>maintaining accurate and concise records of collaborative meetings and reporting on the impact of this collaboration as required</li><li>contributing to the implementation of all NCCD processes, including professional learning, data analysis, moderation and other duties as required</li><li>facilitating a range of professional learning opportunities at school, network and system levels</li><li>implementing advice and direction from leaders to achieve desired outcomes</li><li>coordinating and engaging with students, their families and a range of stakeholders during a period of significant transition</li><li>contributing to the work of the entire Diverse Learning team</li><li>any other duties from time to time.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>To be successful in this position, you must possess:</p><ul><li>a university degree in Education or teaching</li><li>a NESA recognised teaching qualification</li><li>the ability to demonstrate practice equivalent to Highly Accomplished or Lead level of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers</li><li>a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience supporting students with disability in secondary school settings</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of NESA Stage 5 and 6 syllabus requirements, VET pathways, Life Skills courses and credentialing procedures for students with disability</li><li>experience in leading staff in professional learning</li><li>demonstrated success in improving student outcomes and implementing school wide initiatives</li><li>a current drivers licence and access to a vehicle.</li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>postgraduate degree in Special Education</li><li>five years middle leadership experience in a school</li><li>knowledge of the Catholic Systemic Schools/Systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br>In joining SCS, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.&nbsp;<br><br>SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br><br>In addition, we offer:</p><ul><li>a competitive annual salary of $158,811 plus superannuation</li><li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li><li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li><li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li><li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li><li>ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year</li><li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>To apply for this position please click APPLY and follow the prompts.<br><br>To support your application, you will be required to provide:</p><ul><li>your current CV</li><li>cover letter highlighting the criteria above.</li></ul><p>For any queries or questions, please contact the People &amp; Culture Talent Acquisition team at <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@syd.catholic.edu.au"><u>talent.acquisition@syd.catholic.edu.au</u></a>.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong><br><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf"><u>Click here</u></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong><br>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p><p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br>&nbsp;</p>