Special Education Support Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Palmerston College

Job title Special Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $72,087 - $82,187 Location Palmerston

Position number 41379 RTF 319998 Closing 22/04/2025

Contact officer Maisie Floyd on 08 8997 7710 or maisie.floyd@education.nt.gov.au

About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=319998

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

To assist teachers in implementing educational programs for students aged 12-18 years who have severe intellectual and/or multiple and

profound disabilities and provide feedback to teachers to allow program modification and accurate assessments to be made.

Context statement

Palmerston College is a dual campus secondary college with an enrolment of approximately 1200 students. Our college aim is to inspire,

motivate and challenge students for successful futures. Students transition into secondary education at Palmerston College based on their

stages of schooling: Years 7 to 9 Campus (Belyuen Drive) and Years 10 to 12 Campus (Tilston Avenue). Our curriculum is guided by the

Australian Curriculum and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) for senior years students. We provide tailored experiences

for students based on their learning and wellbeing needs and through dedicated programs such as a Flexible Learning Centre, Special

Education Centre, Clontarf, and Stars. The 7-9 Campus is a modern, purpose-built facility while the 10-12 Campus features specialised

teaching and learning spaces to deliver senior years curriculum supporting academic and vocational pathways. The College has dedicated

teams of secondary teachers, support staff and executive members located on each campus.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with the Special Education Centre’s staff to assist in the planning, preparation, implementation, and assessment

of individualised educational programs including effective strategies for students with profound hearing loss.

2. Effectively communicate with students, families and work colleagues whilst maintaining confidentiality

3. Prioritise and perform work tasks in a reliable manner, both as a team member and independently whilst adhering to school and

department policies

4. Provide ongoing feedback regarding the progress of individual students and contribution to the programming.

5. Assist with the supervision and instruction of students in classrooms, within one to one and small group situations as identified by the

SEC PLT Leader and in extra activities including excursions, camps and during recess and lunch as required.

6. Manage and complete a range of administrative tasks including word processing, data entry, photocopying, bookbinding, laminating,

classroom displays and SAMS entry in a timely manner.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated successful experience working with students with learning support needs to provide learning opportunities and

recognised interventions to address deficits in areas such as communication, self-regulation, social/interpersonal skills, and functional

academic skills.

2. Demonstrated ability to assist with students learning, educational progress and inclusion of students with hearing impairments or the

ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

3. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and successfully develop effective partnerships with students,

parents, and colleagues.

4. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work successfully independently and as part of a team,

exercising sound judgement.

5. Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to show empathy, patience and work effectively in a dynamic and challenging

environment.

6. Current first aid qualifications or the ability to be able to obtain one.

Desirable

1. Certificate/ Diploma in Auslan or similar

2. NT Drivers Licence (and additional LR licence) or the ability to be able to obtain one.

Further information

All applicants must hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or the ability to obtain.