Classroom Education Support - Special EducationJob posted: 23/09/2024
Location: Melbourne | Northern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 21/10/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Reference: 1439466
Closes: 06/10/2024
Location ProfileWayi School is a Government P-12 specialist school in Craigieburn providing educational programs for students with disability and high needs who have mild to profound intellectual disability. Wayi School is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school, and parents and carers to support student learning, engagement and wellbeing. We share a commitment to and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students.
'Wayi' is a Woi-wurrung word of the Wurundjeri people meaning 'us' - which represents the vision for our school perfectly. We plan to work together, in partnership, supporting our students as a team. We know that our students will benefit from the efforts, expertise, and commitment from all of 'US' - including family, educators, and community.
The Wayi School vision is to empower and inspire every member of our learning community. We are committed to creating innovative learning environments that nurture and develop all students through an ability and strength-based approach. Through collaborative partnerships we provide learning that is individualised and holistic to ensure our students become valued and contributing members of their community.
Wayi School's core values include Voice, Choice and Independence.
Voice - We believe communication underpins all areas of learning and life, and everybody has the capacity and the right to communicate.
Choice - We promote agency, enabling everyone to make choices and decisions that influence events and their world.
Independence - We strive to prepare all students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens ready to meet the challenges of the future.
Teaching & LearningWayi School is committed to developing learner independence, by purposefully using the students' skills and interests to promote the creation of new skills. We identify the abilities that are unique to individual students and employ a team approach that focuses on the development of skills and practices that promote lifelong learning, independence, communication and agency.
Selection CriteriaSC1. Demonstrated capacity to undertake routine and teacher assistant support tasks across a range of work areas within a Special School environment.
SC2. Demonstrated capacity to work co-operatively and communicate effectively within a team environment with a wide range of individuals including students, teachers, other support staff, therapists, and parents.
SC3. Demonstrated ability to competently use technological devices/software to increase student outcomes.
SC4. Demonstrated understanding of School Wide Positive behaviour Support and its application to within a special school setting.
SC5. Demonstrated experience and or willingness to give physical assistance with personal care/self-care responsibilities.
RoleHours of work for this position are 8:30am-3:30pm Monday to Friday. 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.
ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.Communicating with student/s 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.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 ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Schools (Government) job application system.
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