Inclusive Education - Integration Aide (Ed Support Level 1-Range 2)

Job posted: 24/04/2024
Job type: Part time / From 15/05/2024 - 14/05/2031
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1412536
Selection Criteria SC1 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.
Role Part time, 5 days a weeks 9am to 3pm (5.6hrs a day), Maternity Leave  An 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 co-ordination 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.
Responsibilities Provide routine support to teachers including assisting with planning of student routines Support communication between teachers and parents Communicate with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities Provide wellbeing support for students Communicate with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information Address immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure Provide basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting Support 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 co-ordination, 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 Provide medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance Provide specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education and Training 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.
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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
DE Values The Department's employees commit to upholding DET's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET'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 DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Other Information The following information  MUST  be supplied and addressed on submission of your application:
1. A cover sheet providing contact information including home address, email and phone number
2. A CV with a summary of experience and qualifications
3. Address all the Specific Key Selection Criteria questions
4. The names, email addresses and contact details for three referees
Also ensure that you name is included in the header of all documents (cover letter, CV and key selection criteria responses) and that your personal profile information on Recruitment Online is up to date.
Location Profile Point Cook Senior Secondary College is a 15 year old school for students in Years 10-12, located in the fast growing and multicultural Point Cook area of Wyndham in Melbournes west. We opened our doors for the first time to an intake of 100 year 10 students on 29 th  January 2008. At the time of writing the College has 750 students in Years 10, 11 & 12 and the three stages of our building program have all been completed.
At Point Cook Senior, we emphasise positive relationships, success in a multitude of pathways and the development of the whole person. As a dedicated senior school, we offer a broad range of VCE subjects, acceleration opportunities, select entry academic programs and applied learning in VET and VCE.
Our college offers pathways into many different areas of life ¿ higher education, a wide number of professions, sporting endeavours, performing arts and a variety of highly skilled trades to name a few. Students learn inside and beyond the classroom, helping to ensure they leave as young adults, well prepared for life after secondary college.
A key value of our College is the strong emphasis we place on relationships and on developing the whole person. This is evident in our programs which embraces Pathways counselling, literacy, study skills, mental health and adolescent wellbeing activities.
Through our SWPBS program we place an emphasis in:
Respect Effort Responsibility  Conditions of Employment This vacancy is to replace an employee on parental absence and is for a period of seven years or until the employee absent on leave returns to duty at the school.
Part time / From 15/05/2024 - 14/05/2031
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