Es classroom support (teacher aide) (melbourne)

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2

Occupation: Education and training

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 1485167

Location Profile

Creekside K-9 College opened in 2006 as a campus of Caroline Springs College. The college now caters for 1,275 students from Prep to Year 9 and also incorporates a Kindergarten and a Maternal Health Unit to support the community and each family on their learning journey. This is a commitment to the community of Caroline Springs to provide a holistic approach to childhood development, growth and education. The priority at Creekside College is to meet the individual learning needs of all students, to enhance their learning opportunities and achievement, and to do this in conjunction with the families and the community. The underlying philosophy is to facilitate lifelong development and the growth of students so that they can achieve their full potential as individuals and as members of a healthy and productive community. Parent, students and staff are strongly encouraged to work together in partnerships to support this improvement. Parents are encouraged to become involved in the school as partners in the educative journey of students. The college and the community are proud of the success to date and remain committed to focusing on developments and initiatives which put the success of each student at the centre of all efforts.

College Value and Vision

• Values - Responsibility, Honesty, Respect and Acceptance
• Vision - Creekside K-9 College will instil the values and develop the skills and knowledge that students need to live effective and purposeful lives in the global community.

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 workplace, 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

• Attendance requirement for this position.
• Perform tasks in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy under supervision and direction. May include coordination of other education support staff within the work area or educational program.
• Support the educational services provided to students, without performing teacher duties as defined in the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic).
• Supervise students individually or in small groups up to four in controlled circumstances, with responsibility retained by a teacher.
• Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years may be required at this level.
• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, such as ensuring data is properly maintained or coordinating a work area under the direction of the principal or manager.
• Assist teachers within an educational program by undertaking specific support tasks or coordinating the support function.
• Perform supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks or other specialised student/teacher support roles as required, with appropriate qualifications and training.
• Execute technical tasks that require sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles, such as routine technical support in libraries, science and information technology.