Job description
Agency Department of Education Work unit Katherine School of the Air
Job title Inclusion Support Tutor Designation Administrative Officer 3 92%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $65,172 - $70,026 Location Katherine
Position number 42960 RTF 354226 Closing 30/08/2026
Contact Officer Jess Screaigh, A/Principal on 08 8965 1563 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354226
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
Manage administration operations and deliver support to families and staff by delivering high quality educational programs for students
with additional needs in partnership with families, community and professional networks to achieve optimal educational outcomes via
distance education.
Context statement
Katherine School of the Air is a distance education school with a student population of 260 students – Preschool to Year 9. The school
strives for excellence using innovations in technologies and online teaching pedagogies to enhance outcomes.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Actively support the planning, preparation, implementation and assessment of individualised educational programs for students with
additional needs in a distance education setting.
2. Deliver one on one and small group online lessons to students using ReadWrite Inc (RWI), Fresh Start, Spelling Mastery, Spelling
Through Morphology and maths intervention programs.
3. Develop and effectively maintain appropriate working relationships with students with disabilities, families and work colleagues whilst
maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
4. Manage and complete a range of administrative tasks including word processing, data entry, photocopying, bookbinding, laminating,
classroom displays and maintain attendance records.
5. Assist with the creation of classroom and student resources as directed by school staff.
6. Participate in classroom activities, outdoor activities, contact event duties, patrols to families homes and excursions. Assist with the
supervision of students at recess and lunch as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience working with students who have additional needs. This may include students who are significantly below
year level, have challenging behaviours, and who have deficits in adaptive functioning such as communication, self-care,
social/interpersonal skills and functional academic skills.
2. Proven ability to communicate effectively in an education setting or similar face-to-face and online with stakeholders who have a
diverse range of abilities.
3. Demonstrated experience in establishing mutually respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a positive
learning environment to support productive partnerships.
4. Experience in undertaking a range of administrative tasks on computer applications and video conferencing software including
Microsoft Teams, Excel, or similar whilst maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
5. Experience in supporting the management of accurate information, providing feedback and monitoring ongoing progress to
communicate with line manager.
Desirable
1. Senior First Aid Certificate and current NT drivers licence.
Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record, confirmed by a Police Criminal History check, a current Working with
Children Clearance Notice or be in the process of obtaining.
