Integration Aide - 3 Days Per Week

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 15/07/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1418919
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.
SC2  Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3  Demonstrated 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 in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role No attendance is required during school holidays
Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards. Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 2.
Within an educational program assists teachers with the coordination of the support function, such as directing/organising the work of other support staff or providing a specialist support role. 
Undertakes medical intervention support tasks or other specialised student/teacher support roles that require specific training that must be updated 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.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities Provides coordination support to teachers through rostering and the organisation of the work of a team of aides, including supervision and guidance. Conducts routine presentations to parents to assist teachers in communicating objectives and outcomes relating to educational programs and/or students. Liaise with external providers of support services. Provide medical intervention support that involves a specific medical condition approved by the Department, requires specialised training/instruction that requires regular updating and has clearly defined responsibility for the administration of such support. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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
For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.
Location Profile Cheltenham Secondary College is well reflected in the statement: "Tradition and excellence in a caring, disciplined environment." Founded in 1959, Cheltenham Secondary College is a single campus, Year 7 to 12 coeducational college of approximately 900 students. The College motto is 'Health and Learning'. The College is committed to providing comprehensive, relevant and challenging programs that enable all students to work towards achieving their potential and to be responsible and contributing citizens to their community, Australia and the World. We provide balanced and relevant education in an encouraging and nurturing way.
VALUES AND ENVIRONMENT The College's values are Personal Best, Sense of Community, Respect and Responsibility. These values guide us in everything we do from personal growth and responsibility, inclusion and social justice, lifelong learning (to learn, to know, to be and to live together), experiential learning and eLearning.
How do we define or display these values?
Development of personal excellence and willingness to participate is encouraged and acknowledged.  By maintaining traditional values linked to the dress code/uniform, strong discipline and a supportive welfare structure. As a unified environment, we advocate honesty, loyalty, courtesy, consideration for all, tolerance and respect for one another. By fostering a sense of pride in self and a willingness to excel, which in turn encourages team spirit. LOCATION AND ZONE The College is bordered by a residential area, a light industrial zone and a large shopping complex (Westfield Southland), with both Monash University and Holmesglen TAFE Moorabbin Campus in close proximity. The College is well serviced by public transport, including bus services and the Cheltenham, Southland and Moorabbin railway stations.
Many enrolments are from outside the College's designated zone. During the last few years, student enrolments have stabilised at around 900. Enrolments also include a cohort of overseas fee-paying students, thus adding further to the multicultural nature of the College. Enrolments of boys exceed enrolments of girls at most year levels. The Student Family Occupation Index is reducing slightly.
STAFF Cheltenham Secondary College has a dedicated staff who are committed to the best outcomes for students, who support the ethos of the College and are approachable and receptive. There is low turnover of staff.
CURRICULUM PATHWAYS Students are grouped horizontally in year levels and managed in three sub-schools: Junior (years 7 and 8), Middle (years 9 and 10) and Senior (years 11 and 12) Schools. The College also runs an Intermediate and a Senior VCAL program. The Year 12 pass rate is very high and the vast majority of students go on to tertiary study.
The College provides a common and comprehensive program of cross and cocurricular activities to all students across all year levels. Each sub-school is led by a Director and four Coordinators.
As students move through the school, the opportunities available to sub-school curriculums are:
Middle School Years 9 and 10:
Students are provided with the common core curriculum, but are also able to choose elective subjects in their chosen areas, leading to their final choices of a Senior School program that provides them with academic, vocational and traineeship post-secondary needs. Year 10:
Students undertake work placement. Some students take up apprenticeships, traineeships or transfer to a senior campus college after year 10. Students are able to participate in Vocational Education and Training (VETis), in University Enhancement programs. Senior School Year 11:
Year 11 students undertake work placement. Years 11 and 12:
Students have the option to continue their academic pathway through the VCE and VCE VM programs. Students are able to participate in Vocational Education and Training (VETis), in University Enhancement programs. A significant number of students study a Language other than English (LOTE) outside normal school hours with external providers. Additional Student Opportunities An extensive cocurricular activities program exists which allows students to develop their talents outside of the classroom. The College takes a very high profile in inter-school competitions (especially sport and debating), has an extensive instrumental music program, a Year 12 Leaders program, a Student Representative Council, Form Captains and an invaluable peer support program. The Avenues , a sister school interstate exchange program which expands the opportunities for students and focuses on competitive and cooperative programs in sport, culture and the arts. Cheltenham Secondary College Community Parents and Friends: The College welcomes and actively encourages parent participation in their children's schooling through the College Council and its range of subcommittees and the Parents and Friends Association. Local Council, Sporting Groups and other key broader community groups: City of Kingston, Kingston and Districts Netball Association, the Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN), various Rotary Clubs, RSL and welfare organisations. 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 (the department) 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 ).
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on:  ******
Conditions of Employment This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks' notice.
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