Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1452418
Location ProfileJacana School for Autism currently caters for 224 students and is located off the Western Ring Road close to public transport, Broadmeadows Shopping Centre, Broadmeadows Leisure Centre and the Hume Global Learning Centre/Library.
The school commenced operation in January 2013 as a specialist school that exclusively addresses the educational and social needs of students with an autism spectrum disorder.
Many students also present with a range of associated disabilities and conditions.
Students are aged between 5 and 18 years and travel to the school from a wide geographical area.
The site has a range of well-maintained, secure and engaging playgrounds.
Students also access local parks, playgrounds and indoor play centres under staff supervision.
Facilities include a multipurpose room, occupational therapy rooms, visual arts room, music room and two student kitchens.
The school is divided into 3 sub schools: Primary, Middle and Secondary, each is led and managed by a Leading Teacher.
Classes generally comprise of small flexible groups of 8 to 14 students, according to age, ability and the individual needs of the students.
Each class is taught by a combination of teachers and teacher aides.
Teachers and teacher aides work in partnership for the benefit of the students.
Teachers are responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of all classroom activities and individual student programs while maintaining an autism-friendly classroom.
The school employs two Teaching and Learning Coaches who support the effective implementation of ASD practice and Positive Behaviour Support across the school.
Specialist programs include Health & Physical Education; The Arts (Visual and Music); The Technologies (Food Technology and Design), and are provided across the school.
A therapy team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists and an educational psychologist supports the work of the classroom team.
Selection CriteriaSC1: Demonstrated high level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to relate with all members of the school community including students, parents, staff and community organisations associated with the school.
SC2: Demonstrated high level of administrative experience in DEECD financial management systems including CASES 21 Finance, Administration, eduPay, and knowledge of the SRP and other funding sources.
SC3: Demonstrated high levels of professional integrity, sensitivity and an ability to engage with a diverse school community.
SC4: Demonstrated ability to show initiative and work independently, flexibility and constructively in a team within a busy work environment.
SC5: Demonstrated ability to work in a busy school office, contributing towards strategic decision making within the school.
SC6: Highly developed organisation skills with a demonstrated ability for effective time management.
RoleOne week of each school term holidays of attendance is required. Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions.
Responsibilities include managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school.
ResponsibilitiesRole/Responsibilities: Manage and direct the preparation of annual budgets and regular financial statements.Prepare funding submissions for the leadership team and school council.Accounts payable management.Provide advice to staff against budgets in respect to facilities, programs and other school projects.Manage and oversee financial recording and auditable controls.Financial policy development and review.End of period processes & procedures.Tax Compliance including management of AUS Keys (BAS).Insurance Management.SRP short term leave reimbursements, credit to cash, salary mischarge.End of year finance management.School generated funding management.Targeted grants management.Profit & Loss statements for fundraising.Staff induction - Finance protocols.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments.
Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
All school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.
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