Arcadia College is a Co-Ed Independent Special Assistance Secondary School for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Our stunning, brand new purpose built school is located at Robina, Gold Coast next to the Robina train station.  Arcadia College bases its philosophy on establishing positive and respectful relationships between adults and students to maximise engagement and academic achievement set in a structured nurturing welfare based environment. 

This is a positive, fun, flexible and happy place to work and all our staff are highly valued. All staff have access to free carparking, top technology, stacks of professional development, EAP and a subsidized canteen–even the coffee here at Cafe Arcadia is outstanding!

We require a suitably qualified and experienced Student Engagement Officer. Student Engagement Officers are responsible for managing and supporting student engagement and wellbeing within individual classes, including help manage student attendance, reset/re-engage and facilitating the implementation of student support plans within the classroom. Student Engagement Officers will adopt and implement a trauma-informed care approach, through a variety of targeted tools and strategies to best support the young person. Student Engagement Officers will also be responsible for delivering a developmental Social-Emotional Learning program, running morning check-in activities, mindfulness activities and brain break activities throughout the day as required.

Selection Criteria/Key Responsibilities

• Adopt, implement and utilise a Trauma-Informed Care approach fostering three core areas: Positive relationships, Safety through routine and structure, Emotional Regulation
• Implement strategies to support a Trauma-Informed Care approach as recommended by the Wellbeing team
• To support Youth Workers, Year Coordinators, Wellbeing Team and Teachers in implementation of positive intervention, support plans and strategies in the successful management of the classroom including student engagement and behaviour.
• To support Youth Workers in managing individual student attendance, including implementing attendance support plans and other approved interventions as necessary.
• Manage student engagement using reset, re-engage and protective interruption strategies including liaising with and referring to the Wellbeing/Triage Team as required. 
• Communicate and facilitate face to face meetings with parents, carers and key community stakeholders as required
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes
• Facilitate group activities during break times, including SEL programs, check in activities, mindfulness programs and brain break activities 
• Individual learning support for students with identified learning barriers 
• Assist young people to develop social and personal skills 
• Flexibility to work across multiple cohorts
• Ability to exercise and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of students and families at all times
• Provide additional staffing support on camps or school excursions as required

Skills & Qualifications required:

• Minimum -Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience working as Student Engagement Officer in an Educational setting.
• Experience working with dis-engaged students, students with disabilities and Youth at risk.
• Understanding of mandatory reporting requirements in an education setting
• An ability to successfully engage young people in relevant and dynamic learning
• Knowledge of current youth services on the Gold Coast
• Meticulous attention to detail with experience in managing high levels of administration and communication. 
• Have a comprehensive understanding of ‘Duty of Care’ & Disability Standards.
• Highly organised with the ability to balance and resolve conflicting priorities and work to deadlines.
• Outstanding presentation and the capacity to develop genuine connections with parents and carers of potential students. 
• Demonstrated experience in dealing appropriately with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Advanced computer & Microsoft Suite Skills.
• Current Paid (P) Qld Working With Children Blue Card.
• Clear National Police check.
• Current First Aid/CPR

This position is permanent & part time, term time only, 36 hours per week.

Please apply via Seek and attach your resume with details of 3 referees and also attach a  covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria & Skills & Qualifications.