Job Overview
An Education Support Officer Role at Western Heights College
This education support class position is responsible for performing tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. The role may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines;
2. Supports communication between teachers and parents;
3. Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities;
4. Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting;
5. Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information;
6. Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure;
7. Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting;
8. Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co-ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs;
9. Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance;
10. Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.
Benefits of this Role
* Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development;
* A supportive and collaborative team environment;
* The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of students and their families.