Job posted: 06/12/2024
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1457459
Location ProfileBallarat Specialist School caters for students aged from 3 to 18 years who have a diagnosed intellectual disability ranging from mild to profound. The school is organised around four stages of learning - Early Learning (Ages 3-5), Primary School (Ages 5-12), Middle School (Ages 12-15) and Senior School (Ages 15-18). Our current enrolment is approximately 430 students.
Our school's mission is "Achieving Personal Success Together". We strive to enable our students and staff to reach their full potential in a safe, stimulating and flexible learning environment. Our educational programs provide a balanced and personalised curriculum where student achievement is acknowledged and celebrated.
Selection CriteriaKSC 1: Capacity and experience to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a special school environment.
KSC 2: Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary.
KSC 3: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
KSC 4: Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support staff, students and parents.
KSC 5: A commitment to professional learning and growth.
RoleBe acquainted with and effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position as set out in the relevant position description.
Seek feedback on performance and continue to improve knowledge and skills.
Act in a professional manner with colleagues, students and parents/carers as appropriate.
Promote a safe and supportive school environment.
Assist with the toileting, meals, lifting and administration of medication for students requiring special care.
Undertake training and provide support in managing challenging behaviours.
Provide medical intervention procedures as required.
Assist with the supervision of students in playgrounds, at the bus port, during camps and excursions, during other activities such as sports, therapies, life skills training etc.
Adhere to school protocols and our staff code of conduct.
Participate in team meetings.
Assist in the identification of professional development needs.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities Of Education Support Staff at Ballarat Specialist School:
Always maintain a child safe environment.Provide routine support for teachers.Communicate with teachers about routine matters.Assist teachers with communication with parents about routine matters.Provide basic physical and emotional care for students such as toileting, meals and lifting.Communicate with students about comprehension of basic tasks and information.Address immediate behaviour issues relating to specific students within a classroom setting.Assist with coordination and planning of student routines.Be accountable for performance of allocated tasks.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
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