Secondary Learning Support Teacher

About ACC

Australian Christian College (ACC) is a protestant non-denominational, Christian Education Organisation, whose mission is to develop each and every student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential, and be a positive influence on the world around them. ACC is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are 'well known, well loved, and well taught" by dedicated trained Christian staff. 

ACC is part of Christian Education Ministries, with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia. 

About ACC Marsden Park 

ACC Marsden Park is a K-12, co-educational, Christian School, located in the thriving North West corridor of Sydney, in a semi-rural setting which is experiencing sustained growth and is targeted for fast-tracked development. 

We currently have over 1300 students learning with us on-campus and over 700 students learning via our Distance Education program. We are actively growing and have a strategic plan in place for our exciting future. 

About our Culture

ACC Marsden Park has a College-Wide Teaching and Learning framework that is built around three "Signature Pedagogies". We prioritise Explicit Direct Instruction, Specific Targeted Feedback, and Thinking Through Writing as pedagogical approaches that develop deep learning.

Our pedagogical approach has been informed by Cognitive Load Theory and has been influenced by the thinking of Hollingsworth and Ybarra in "Explicit Direct Instruction," Lemov in "Teach Like a Champion," and Hochman and Wexler in "The Writing Revolution." We also draw inspiration from Michaela Community School in London.

Our staff are supported by an in-house pedagogical coaching team, and with an open professional learning culture where staff learn with and from each other by dropping-in to each other's classes, and by offering and receiving feedback. The College invests in creating a technology-infused educational ecosystem to support effective learning of students and teachers.

We are praying for the right people to come and join our team and encourage you to learn more about our College to see if you might be a good fit for our vision and culture. 

Requirements

About the Role

We are seeking a Secondary Learning Support Teacher (Full-Time) to commence as soon as possible to provide the following support as a member of the Learning Support Team: 

• Assist in the developing, implementation, and review Individualised Learning Plans for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring personalised support to promote academic success.
• Identifying students who require additional learning support through assessment data, teacher referrals and observation.
• Supporting classroom teachers to differentiate curriculum, assessment and teaching strategies.
• Advising staff on reasonable adjustments in line with the Disability Standards for Education and inclusive education practices.
• Assist in the management of the Nationally Consistent Collection Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD).
• Monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records, case notes and support documentation.
• Liaising with parents and carers regarding student progress, support strategies and transition planning.
• Assisting students with assessment accommodations, exam provisions and learning adjustments.
• Working with students individually, in small groups within mainstream classroom settings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in special education, and learning enrichment strategies.
• Assist students in developing positive behaviours, self-regulation, and emotional resilience. 

About You

• Have an active Christian faith. 
• Have a suitable qualification and NESA accreditation (or be eligible). 
• Have knowledge of Learning Support and/or Special Provisions (desirable).
• Be able to display the capacity to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes. 
• Be able to demonstrate excellent teaching as described by the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. 
• Be able to receive feedback on your Teaching and implement changes. 
• Be able to effectively plan for, collect and analyse educational data, then devise appropriate strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes. 
• Hold a current Employee Working With Children Check. 

Benefits

• Coordinator allowance in addition to base salary.
• Work with an authentic dedicated Christian team. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
• WHEREFIT fitness and wellbeing benefits available.