Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term – Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support – Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne – Western suburbs
Reference: 1528433
Selection Criteria
* SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
* SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
* SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
* SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
* SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
* SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
* Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co‐ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
* Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
* Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time.
* Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.
Responsibilities
* Contribute and be a member of a specialist SBD ODD ADHD, ASD, or ID team to support the learning and wellbeing outcomes of students with a disability and additional needs.
* Provide routine support for teachers.
* Communicate with teachers about routine matters.
* Assist with planning of student routines.
* Support the Disability Inclusion Leader/Teacher, Team Leaders, teachers, support staff, and other relevant stakeholders to implement strategies and support plans effectively and ensure consistency across classrooms.
* Support teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including:
* Provide routine coordination, guidance, and support to other staff.
* Liaise with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources.
* Support teachers in communicating objectives and outcomes relating to educational programs and/or students, including routine presentations.
* Assist teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.
* Communicate with students to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
* Address immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
* Maintain confidentiality of information to ensure the rights of the student and parents/ carers are protected.
* Assist students to communicate their needs.
* Engage the students in learning tasks.
* Act as a clarifier for students.
* Assist classroom teachers.
* Modify classroom program for individual child (in consultation with the teacher).
* Plan and/or prepare appropriate work/activities (in consultation with the teacher).
* Encourage student independence.
* Deliver support programs under the supervision of the Disability Inclusion Leader/Teacher.
* Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
* Assist with supervision of students in the yard and support in the Disability Inclusion Hub, as required.
* Assist with special programmes such as Lunch Time Activities, Assemblies, Activities Week, Incursions, Excursions, and the like.
* Attend excursions and camps/retreats if required to attend.
* Attend SSG meetings if required.
* Update and maintain information on the student management system (Compass) and inform colleagues of individual student needs, assessments, and recommendations.
* Attend team meetings and staff meetings as required.
* Support communication between teachers and parents.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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