Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee - Macedon Ranges (Wallan Secondary College)
Reference: 1528282
Selection Criteria
* 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.
* Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
* Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
* Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
* Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
* A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role
An education support class position supports the educational services provided to students but does not include duties of a teacher. The role may involve coordination of other education support class staff within the work area, assistance to teachers with specific support tasks, supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, technical tasks, and other specialised student/teacher support roles.
Responsibilities
* Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.
* Supports communication between teachers and parents.
* Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities.
* Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting.
* Communicates with students to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.
* Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.
* Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.
* 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.
* Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance.
* Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille.
Who May Apply
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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