Education Classroom Support (5.5Hrs X 5 Days)

Education Classroom Support (5.5hrs x 5 days)Job posted: 13/11/2024
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 04/07/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1451590
Location ProfileWangaratta West Primary School is a thriving primary school located in the rural township of Wangaratta in North East Victoria. Established in 1950, the school has a rich history and growing enrolment trends. Currently, the school has 485 students enrolled.
The school enjoys a reputation for leading the way with modern teaching methods and resources, including more than 420 iPads to enable a one-to-one program for students in years one to six.
Our school is situated on approximately 2.5 acres (1 hectare) of land, comprising grassed areas, concrete basketball/netball courts, and landscaped garden areas. Between 2008 and 2010, the school underwent significant renovations, resulting in well-appointed facilities. At present, the school consists of 22 classrooms, an art room, library, music room, science room, hall (with adjoining kitchen), and office block.
Our school is led by a Principal and two Assistant Principals and employs 30 full-time equivalent teaching staff. Ongoing professional development is supported by the engagement of external consultants, access to professional resources and tools, and regular time for staff to learn with and from one another through collaborative planning. A strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills drives curriculum planning, in addition to an emphasis on ensuring all students feel safe and happy at school. Curriculum presentation consists of a combination of direct instruction and learning through inquiry.
Specialist classes are offered in Art, Music, Physical Education, Science, and AUSLAN. A range of elective programs offered during the lunch hour include percussion groups, choirs, Friendship Group, and Peer Activity Leaders. The school also has a School Representative Council as a means of stimulating student voice.
Our values of respect and tolerance are at the core of all of our dealings with each other and the wider community. We encourage students to demonstrate, through their actions and words, that they care for themselves, others, and the school community.
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.
A role at this range may include:
Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve 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.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.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.Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.Addresse 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.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.
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, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards.
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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