Jessica Knobel

Overview:
A specialised teaching role focused on supporting student wellbeing, improving engagement, and reducing barriers to learning. Works collaboratively with classroom teachers, leadership teams, guidance officers, HOSES, and families to create inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environments that promote both academic success and social-emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and support students at risk of disengagement through case management, behaviour plans, and individualised learning adjustments.
• Collaborate with guidance officers, HOSES, deputy principals, principals, and external agencies to coordinate multi-tiered interventions.
• Facilitate small group and one-on-one sessions focusing on social skills, emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and re-engagement strategies.
• Collect and analyse data on attendance, behaviour, and academic performance to monitor program effectiveness and adjust interventions.
• Support and develop wellbeing strategies and engagement approaches with classroom teachers to achieve optimal outcomes for all involved.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers to build strong partnerships supporting student progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to whole-school planning for wellbeing and inclusion, aligning with departmental frameworks and policies.

Passionate and student-focused teacher delivering engaging, differentiated instruction aligned to curriculum standards. Creating a supportive classroom environment that fosters academic achievement, social-emotional development, and a love of learning for every child.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver curriculum-aligned lessons across key learning areas, using a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
• Differentiate instruction and assessment to support students with a range of abilities, including those with additional needs or learning difficulties.
• Establish and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that supports wellbeing and engagement.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress, using data to inform teaching practice and individual learning plans.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support academic and personal growth.
• Integrate ICT and digital tools into teaching and learning to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• Participate in whole-school events, professional development, and curriculum planning to contribute to school improvement initiatives.