Job posted: 16/12/2024
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 26/01/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Reference: 1459006
Closes: 29/12/2024
Location ProfileEastwood Primary School and Deaf Facility, in partnership with its community, seeks to optimise the potential of each individual and promote a friendly, safe and healthy school environment. We aim to extend knowledge, challenge thinking, provide choice and ignite passions. The Facility for Deaf/Hearing Impaired students services the surrounding districts. Deaf students are integrated with additional support provided by Teachers of the Deaf.
The School was opened in 1953 in quiet surroundings in Ringwood East in the City of Maroondah. The 355 students are mostly from the local area with the Facility for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students servicing the surrounding districts. 2014 was the completion of stage 1 of a full rebuild of the school and 2016 will see the completion of stage 2, which when finished will deliver state of the art, contemporary, open learning spaces in three interconnected learning pods.
The school's motto `Enthusiasm Precedes Success' empowers individuals and teams to develop a sense of connectedness, purpose and zest for learning. We seek to build self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience in order for our students to approach life experiences, opportunities and challenges with self-assurance and energy.
At Eastwood Primary, teaching practice and curriculum planning begin with the understanding that all students can learn and succeed.
RoleAn 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.
Selection CriteriaSC1 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 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC4 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
SC5 Demonstrated ability to interpret in the classroom and have communication level skills in Auslan and written English.
ResponsibilitiesProvides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines.Supports communication between teachers and parents.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.
EEO AND OHS CommitmentApplicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
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.
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