POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reading Intervention Educational Assistant (RIEA)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal
REPORTS TO: Deputy Principal / Literacy Subject Leader
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Working with Children Check
First Aid Certificate
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: Certificate III in Education Support
Certificate IV in Education Support
(Or Equivalent)

Experience

Experience within a classroom workplace that delivers MTSS as a Classroom Educational Assistant or within a learning support environment as a Learning Support Assistant delivering support to students with learning difficulties or disabilities.

Purpose

To collaboratively work to provide Prep–Year 2 students with intensive, evidence-based reading intervention to bridge short-term reading gaps. Within the College's Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, the Reading Intervention Educational Assistant (RIEA) plays a crucial role in delivering Tier 3 reading intervention through the 20-week Reading Intervention Program. Operating under the direction of the Literacy Subject Leader and working in close partnership with Classroom Teachers, the RISA administers diagnostic screeners, delivers targeted phonics and phonological awareness instruction, tracks progress, and supports student transition back to Tier 2 classroom support.

Reading Intervention & Administration

- Deliver structured 1-on-1 and small group Tier 3 reading intervention focusing on explicit phonics, phonological awareness (blending/segmenting), and Reading routines aligned to the SMC Scope and Sequence.

- Conduct 5-week generalisation checks and generate 10-week Mid-Program Progress Reports in collaboration with Classroom Teachers for Student Support Team (SST) review.

- Collaborate with Classroom Teachers and the Literacy Subject Leader to track student pacing.

- Facilitate end-of-program evaluations (Exit Program Reports) at or prior to 20 weeks, documenting mastery benchmarks (80%+ accuracy on target phonemes) to inform student graduation back to standard classroom Tier 2 support.

- Maintain accurate attendance logs, session records, and progress data to support end-of-semester program reviews and strategic reporting.

- Work under the direction of the Literacy Subject Leader and Deputy Principal to implement the 20-week Reading Intervention Program.

- Provide continuous progress and diagnostic data to Classroom Teachers, the Student Support Team, and the Literacy Subject Leader to assist in identifying potential learning difficulties or 'Red Flags'.

- Maintain knowledge of St. Michael's MTSS framework, Staged Intervention procedures and reading intervention entry/exit criteria.

- Comply with the Code of Conduct of St. Michael’s College,



strictly maintaining professional confidentiality and workplace health and safety standards.

- Utilise computer-based skills in MS Word, Google Workspace, and Excel, and quickly acquire proficiency in TASS, the College intranet, and email systems.

Pastoral Care

- Nurture St. Michael’s College Christian values and traditions and educational excellence in all students, providing a caring environment supportive of the Christian ethos of the College.

- Demonstrate care and concern for the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and academic development of students.

- Monitor progress and provide feedback to students, other teaching staff, and parents/caregivers in a manner that is timely and responsive to student and parent needs.

- Understand and respect the highly confidential nature of the information involved in supporting students.

- Provide for the physical, social, cultural, and emotional well-being and physical safety of students whilst at school, upholding and supporting the guidelines for student behaviour as set out by the College.

Student Code of Conduct

- Implement proactive, tiered behaviour management techniques consistent with the MTSS framework and St. Michael’s College Student Code of Conduct;

- Have knowledge and understanding of St. Michael’s College’s various policies, procedures and expectations documents;

- Encourage students to meet expectations for appropriate behaviour;

- Deal with students in a courteous, firm, consistent and fair manner, always;

- Take responsibility for managing inappropriate student behaviour;

- Establish a learning environment where students feel safe to risk full participation;

- Demonstrate strategies to create a positive environment supporting student effort and learning;

- Monitor student progress and liaise with the relevant personnel regarding student individual learning needs.

General Expectations

- Act as a productive member of the St. Michael’s College team, developing and supporting the College values, philosophy and ethos.

- Empathise with the College’s commitment to offering a holistic education, and be willing to make a valuable ongoing and flexible contribution to the delivery of this.

- Serve as good ambassadors of St. Michael’s College. This includes conducting oneself in accordance with the professional standards of the College, including being well-groomed and wearing appropriate professional attire.





- Perform your duties to the best of your ability and be accountable for your performance.

- Attend staff meetings, and nominated College committees.

- Perform extra duties, as required, e.g. playground duty, relief teaching duties, staff meetings, committee meetings.

- Follow reasonable instructions given by your supervisor or their delegate.

- Volunteer to participate as a member of the College’s functions.

- Carry out your duties in a professional, competent and conscientious manner, while seeking suitable opportunities to improve your knowledge and skills, including through participation in relevant professional development.

- Act honestly and in good faith in fulfilling your duties.

- Be professional, courteous and responsive in dealing with your colleagues, students, parents and members of the public.

- Work collaboratively with your colleagues; and ensure that your conduct, whether during or outside working hours, is consistent with the ethos of St. Michael’s College and does not damage the reputation of St. Michael’s College.

- Exhibit personal behaviour reflective of the ethos and Christian foundations of St Michael’s College.

- Proven ability to work as a constructive team member and demonstrate a professional and courteous manner towards staff, students, parents and members of the College community.

- Take an active part in the general life of the College - supporting policies, procedures, aims and objectives, in order to facilitate the day-to-day operation and promote a high quality of education within the St. Michael’s College.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are to address the below criteria and send their application to the Deputy Principal: ••••@smccab.qld.edu.au by close of business Friday 27th Novemeber 2027.

Note, applicants who do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

Application Requirements:

- A brief resume/CV

- Queensland Teacher registration number

- Contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current or most recent supervisor)

- Selection Criteria responses of no more than 1 page.

Selection Criteria:

Key Selection Criteria

Demonstrated Experience in Early Phase Evidence-Based Reading Intervention: Proven experience delivering structured intervention to Prep–Year 2 students within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework.

Proficiency in Diagnostic Assessment and Data Tracking: Ability to work independently and administer diagnostic baseline assessments, track student growth data, and share progress of students for review.

Collaborative Communication and Team-Based Support: High-level interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with members of the support team.

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