Integration Aide

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1453250
Location ProfileWoodlands is located in a beautiful, treed enclave on the fringe of Langwarrin, 40 kilometres to the south of the Melbourne CBD. The school has been open for twenty-five years. There are new housing estates within the area and further local residential developments are planned.
The school student enrolment is 888 in 2024. A zone has been established to assist with the increase in enrolment demand from students residing outside of the local area.
As a result of the last school review a new organizational structure was established. Currently, one Leading Teacher supports the Principal and Assistant Principal, assuming the role of overseeing curriculum development and teacher training for all areas of the curriculum. A psychologist oversees the school's Student Wellbeing programs and procedures and they, along with the Business Manager, make up the School Leadership Team. Three Learning Specialists and members of year level teams make up the Curriculum Team. Experienced teachers lead year level teams and form the Team Administrators Group. Non-teaching staff include the Speech Pathologist, Psychologist, Business Manager, Office Manager, four office clerical staff, a library technician and eleven integration aides.
There are 38 classes supported by co-curricular programs in Physical Education, Visual Art, Library, ICT, Performing Arts, Science, Digital Technologies, and LOTE (Auslan). In addition to formal lessons in these areas, students benefit from timetabled access to a wide range of programs including Woodlands FM and Woodlands TV, swimming, choir, recorder group, camps, interschool sports, excursions, and school-based activities plus performances. The local community also enjoys the school's facilities with clubs and sporting groups holding training sessions before and after school.
Woodlands actively encourages a partnership with parents. Parent involvement in the school is welcomed and includes an active Parent and Friends Group and many opportunities for parent involvement in the classroom programs. The school is an active member of the Central Peninsula Network and has close relationships with other Langwarrin schools, forming the Langwarrin Wellbeing Network with a focus on Positive Education (THRIVE). The local secondary school is Elisabeth Murdoch College and the school works closely with the college to support the transition of students into this and other secondary schools.
Woodlands boasts functional, well maintained, attractive and well-equipped buildings that blend into the bush land setting. Many of the 38 classrooms can operate as open double rooms to enable staff to team-teach. All classrooms have interactive white boards or televisions, iPads, laptops, and desktop computers for individual or small groups use. Specialist facilities include a large Resource Centre that incorporates a computer lab, library and teacher resources; a Performing Arts Hall incorporating music, Digital Technologies, LOTE-Auslan and art rooms; a Stadium with a basketball court, change rooms, kitchen and Science room; two synthetic sports fields and two outdoor basketball courts; an intervention centre, staff and administrative facilities. Woodlands school council appointed Team Kids to provide onsite before and after school care for our families.
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.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
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.
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.Addresses 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, 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.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.
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