Education Interpreter (Auslan) - St Luke's Primary School, CAPALABA

Summary

Dynamic role helping teachers design and implement tailored strategies to enhance student learning and outcomes across all subjects! 

• Location: St Luke's Priamry School, Capalaba
• Start date: Commencing Term 3, 2025
• Work hours: 27.50 hours per week
• Salary: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98 + super  (School Salary Scale) 
• Status: Fixed-term (Remainder of 2025 School Year)
• Ad close date: 24 June, 2025
• Contact: Denita Castley | pcapalaba@bne.catholic.edu.au 

About the opportunity

In addition to the School Officer Level 4 Role Statement from BCE, as a School Officer, Educational Interpreter, Auslan, you will:

• Interpret everything that is said in and outside the classroom environment and assist with the communicative needs of Deaf or Hard of Hearing students using Australian Sign Language (Auslan) according to the specific needs of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student.
• Orally interpret when a Deaf or Hard of Hearing student uses sign language to address the class; when working in a small group and when communicating with another individual student or the teacher.
• Assist in the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student’s understanding of the education program through teacher directed tutoring to ensure that the education program is understood. This may include checking for understanding, working on difficult vocabulary and clarifying homework directions.
• Prepare for interpreting by pre-reading appropriate materials such as lesson notes.
• Provide classroom and school level support to enable the learning environment to be inclusive and relevant, with the health and safety of students a high priority.
• Provide support to class teachers during classroom activities through the preparation of teacher designed materials for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students.
• Assist the Deaf or Hard of Hearing student to develop confidence, independence and a sense of well-being, through a variety of approaches across educational and social settings.
• Maintain effective communication between students and teachers at all times.

About you

Applicants for this position must be willing to undertake appropriate training/proficiency testing in the production of Auslan as determined by the department or hold current National Accreditation Authority for translators and interpreters Ltd (NAATI) accreditation.

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Experience assessing and monitoring student progress to identify areas for targeted intervention
• Exposure to creating diverse teaching methods and assessments to accommodate various learning styles
• Skilled in developing strategies to enhance student learning outcomes based on individual needs
• Experience in collaborating with specialists to address student needs
• Knowledge about the specific needs for First Nations and international students including cultural considerations 
• Certificate III in Education Support
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements: 

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards: 

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development 
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent) 
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre 
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options 
• Active staff social club and wellness programs 
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.