Ed Support Level 1-Range 2 - Foundation - Seniors Special School

Job posted: 20/12/2024
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 27/01/2025 - 20/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1460339
Location ProfileHampton East School is a co-educational School that caters for a diverse range of students. Our school is for students aged 5 to 18 with a mild to moderate Intellectual Disability and provides individualised learning for all students. We believe that all students have skills and abilities that will enable them to work, volunteer and add value to the community. There are currently 137 students. Staff may be asked to teach across all levels at our campus. Our Campus is situated near public transport, close to recreational facilities including beaches, and within walking proximity to retail and primary produce outlets.
Hampton East School provides a caring and friendly environment, which is safe, calm, orderly and positive, allowing our students to thrive. Our enrolments are drawn from a range of local special, mainstream primary and secondary schools in the Bayside and SAGE Networks. Our current enrolment is 137 students across two sites with approximately 45 staff, inclusive of teachers and education support staff.
Our whole school Teaching and Learning Model identifies key strategies to improve student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy. Our model provides teachers with a well-researched structure that supports the implementation of the Victorian Curriculum. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of all students. The Victorian Curriculum (F-Year 10) is used throughout the school. Teachers create an individual educational learning plan for every student. The basis of every plan is to provide an individualised, positive learning experience that includes the student strengths and interests.
The Senior Classes, teaching and learning focuses on a broad range of programs aligned to the Victorian Curriculum for students in Years 7-10 along with the Victorian Pathways Certificate in Year 11 and 12. Students engage in the VPC through applied learning that provides flexibility to meet individual learning needs. The VPC curriculum develops the skills, knowledge, values, and capabilities that enable students to make informed choices about pathways into further education, training and/or employment. Our experienced staff use their expertise and knowledge of student development and various modes of learning to modify the curriculum to fully engage students. This can be the catalyst to maximising our students learning potential.
Our staff work collaboratively in PLC teams to evaluate student learning data and plan learning experiences that support and encourage students to develop agency in, and a lifelong love of, learning. We have a strong focus on continued professional learning; individually, in PLC teams and as a whole staff to continually refine our pedagogical practice.
Hampton East School Wide Positive Behaviour Support program (SWPBS) underpins all our teaching and learning experiences. We value a culture of excellence in inclusive education with high expectations for both staff and students. Our school is a professional learning community where collaboration and collective responsibility for improving student learning outcomes provides every student with the best possible post school options.
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 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, 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.
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. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, typically involving accountability for a single function (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the coordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
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.Communicates 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, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, 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 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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.
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The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools.
Full time / From 27/01/2025 - 20/12/2025

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