Job posted: 18/04/2024
Job type: Part time / From 20/05/2024 - 20/12/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1411733
Selection Criteria 1. Demonstrated ability to communicate in English and Vietnamese, including the ability to accurately translate a range of basic school communications in Vietnamese.
2. Demonstrated ability to enhance the school¿s relationships with the families of the target language group, and with the assistance of school staff, help them to understand the Victorian education system.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with students in a classroom setting, particularly to promote language acquisition and literacy skills.
4. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals including staff, parents and the wider community.
5. Ability to take direction and to work as part of a team
Role This position reports to the English as an Additional Language (EAL) coordinator, and assists the International Students Program (ISP) coordinator.
The Aide is required to:
Demonstrate proficiency in communication in English and Vietnamese preferred by not essential Provide friendly and helpful assistance to students, parents, staff and visitors to the college Prioritise and manage work demands Communicate effectively with a range of people Work as part of the EAL and ISP teams to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner
Responsibilities - Support students in the classroom, explain teacher instructions and work requirements
- Assist students on an individual or group basis with building language acquisition and literacy skills
- Support teachers general communication with students
- Communicate directly with families and support teachers and student welfare coordinators to communicate with families, and link the families with services
- Assist students and their families with transition from one educational setting to another, for example, gather enrolment information
- Translate basic school notices and communications to the local community
- Assist with the preparation of permission forms and applications
- Act as a resource to develop staff knowledge of the students¿ backgrounds and the issues they face
- Help to involve parents in school activities and programs
- Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment
- Participate in EAL and ISP team meetings as required, and ES staff meetings
Perform other duties appropriate to the classification to assist in the effective delivery of services
Who May Apply Individuals 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 (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via ******
Child Safe Standards Victorian 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, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
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. Information on the department values is available at:
5 days, 8.55am to 3.05pm (includes ¿ hour unpaid lunch break). Reduced Days negotiable with a minimum of 3 days Time will be allocated to supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) students, and providing support to the International Student Program as required Generally this position is not required to attend during school holidays. If attendance is required (up to 6 days total) then those hours are paid at one and three quarters rate. Conditions of Employment All 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. Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx Location Profile Keilor Downs College is a large single campus secondary school of approximately 1250 students, situated on the north-western edge of suburban Melbourne. Students and staff reflect the many different cultural backgrounds present within the local community.
Keilor Downs College has a strong record of achievement in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and provides a broad range of VCE subjects. The numbers of students achieving ATAR scores over 90 has increased strongly in recent years, along with the percentage of students accessing University. There is also a strong VCE ¿ Vocational Major program, with excellent outcomes.
The college also strongly participates in the Brimbank VET cluster which further enhances the choices available to students by offering over 30 VET classes, with Cert II Hospitality, Cert II Sport & Recreation, and Cert II Building & Construction run on site.
Year 10 acts as an introductory year to VCE for many students, with the timetable aligned with Years 11 and 12 and with many of the processes and terminology of VCE introduced in this year. There is also opportunity for students in Year 10 to access Year 11 VCE subjects. There are also a strong applied learning pathways for students who are working towards VCE ¿ VM in Year 11.
A notable aspect of the college is its strong student support structures, with each individual student being known and supported academically and personally. This is achieved by both a House and a Home Group structure. Student engagement and management is based on four vertically structured Houses of Year 7-12 students. Each House has a unique identity and each is resourced with a Principal Class member, House Leader (Leading Teacher), three Student Coordinators and a Secondary Teacher Assistant. Home Group teachers are assigned to each new Year 7 Home Group and follow them through to Year 12. We also have very strong Wellbeing, Pathways and Inclusion Teams who offer a wide range of supports and programs to students.
We have an extremely active student leadership program, consisting of House Captains, Year Level Leaders, KLA and Co-curricular Program Ambassadors and Peer Leaders. We also have a very active extra-curricular program and achieve great participation and success in areas such as sport, music, debating and chess.
The college is an original DET accredited provider of the Select Entry & Accelerated Learning Program (SEAL), with a highly successful program for gifted students. The College operates an International Students Program (ISP) and our students have enjoyed considerable success at VCE. Our Soccer School is extremely successful and involves over 10% of students in a well structured and highly regarded program.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Keilor Downs College actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment in accordance with their legal obligations, including the Child Safe Standards. The school¿s Child Safety Code of Conduct is available on the school¿s website.
School Vision: To provide a learning community which creates a wide range of opportunities for student growth and development by:
· Building positive relationships of mutual respect based on fair learning and fair treatment within a safe and secure environment
· Embracing individuality, diversity and developing independent, self-regulating learners
· Establishing a challenging and engaging learning environment which encourages the development of all students to their full potential
Inclusion: To embrace and celebrate diversity and ensure equal access and opportunities for all.
Resilience: To actively develop attitudes and skills to effectively meet challenge and adapt to change.
Respect: To value everyone in our community and ensure all our actions have a fair and positive impact on
others.
Growth: To provide a learning environment that encourages effort and promotes improvement in all areas.
Connection: To maintain a caring and collaborative community that prioritizes wellbeing.
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