Learning Support Teacher K-6

Ravenswood School for Girls is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney’s North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where staff enjoy a range of benefits that foster health and wellbeing, and students achieve outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Learning Support Teacher to work within the Learning Enrichment Department, providing educational support to classroom teachers, and students from K-6. This is a part time role with a 0.6 FTE load, across 4 days per week.

To be successful in securing this position, you will have demonstrated knowledge and skills in learning support encompassing:

• Understanding of student learner variability and how to meet the individual needs of students with learning differences and disabilities.
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in teaching neurodiverse learners and the Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
• Understanding of legal obligations to support students’ access to learning programs on the same basis as other students.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and delivering learning support programs, including modifications and adjustments to curriculum and assessments.
• Collaboration with the Learning Enrichment team and classroom teachers to deliver evidence-informed programs and utilise a co-teaching support model of instruction.
• Experience developing Individual Learning Profiles and administering disability provisions for specified assessment tasks.
• Experience communicating with parents and case-managing students identified with additional learning needs, in consultation with classroom teachers.

Essential Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualifications in Inclusive Education or Special Education or a willingness to pursue such qualifications.

Strongly desirable but not essential:

• Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.

To Apply:

Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume. As a part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your academic transcripts.

Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to maintaining a child safe environment and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the School with their Working With Children Check number and evidence of their Teacher Accreditation in order to be eligible for this position.

It is not a requirement of employment to be vaccinated for COVID-19. However, the School strongly encourages all of their employees to maintain an up-to-date vaccination status against COVID-19.

Applications close: 4pm Sunday 15 December 2024

If you have any questions: Please contact Michelle Line, Human Resources Coordinator by email [email protected]

Ravenswood is a Uniting Church, Positive Education and IB World School