IntroductionBlue Mountains Grammar is a co-educational Christian School in the Anglican tradition for Students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Established in 1918, the whole community; staff, parents and students; are committed to achieving the highest academic outcomes possible for each student, whilst maintaining an emphasis on values, faith, and hope. The School’s Anglican heritage and ethos informs all that it does and we maintain a proud tradition of academic excellence founded on high-quality teaching, learning, and interpersonal relationships within an inclusive community in the heart of a beautiful World Heritage listed National Park. With highly professional and experienced staff, our rigorous approach to teaching and learning and our strong wellbeing and student leadership programs develop outstanding, well-rounded, and responsible citizens who are empowered by a unique inner strength and confidence, and equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to make a positive contribution to our world and excel at whatever they do.Position OverviewThis position reports to the Deputy Principal, Head of Senior School and supports the Learning Enrichment Program. The role includes:Providing in-class support for students with learning needs. This might include team-teaching lessons with the class teacher or sitting with identified students to support them and provide scaffolding and assistance during English or Maths lessons.Early intervention reading support in the form of the MiniLit intensive literacy program for identified Early Learning students.Withdrawal and supervision of students with learning difficulties to teach specific skills, e.g. English/Maths, Spelling for Stages 1- 3 students, NAPLAN preparation and formal assessment technique.Assisting with assessment of and reporting on students with learning difficulties, in collaboration with the Director of Wellbeing and Inclusion.Meeting with relevant staff to discuss student progress and strategies for supporting their needs.Parent teacher interviews with parents of identified students receiving specialist support.Aide for online learning programs such as Mathletics, Maths Wiz and Lexia. This involves updating student database, tracking progress and reporting, liaising with and providing support for teachers and students using these programs.Organising Learning Enrichment resources, including reading kits and Maths resources.Role Need to Know InfoRemuneration will be based on the Independent Schools Support and Operational Staff Award30 hours per weekStudent Term Time plus Additional Professional Development DaysPreferred Start Date 24/04/2023For more information about the position, please see https://www.bmgs.nsw.edu.au/employment/ AUDWentworth Falls2782
