Location: North East Region | Albury/Wodonga
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1451264
Selection CriteriaYour application for this position should specifically address each of the selection criteria below. Short listing and selection will be based upon responses to these selection criteria and key responsibility areas.
SC1: Capacity to support and develop positive working relationships with staff and students, particularly those with significant disabilities.
SC2: Capacity to work productively with teachers and in a team.
SC3: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
SC4: A high level of organisational skills, adaptability, and creativity.
SC5: Capacity to collaborate effectively with a wide range of people including parents and well-being personnel.
SC6: Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software, or technical equipment as relevant to the position.
SC7: Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the structure and programs offered at Wodonga Middle Years College.
RoleThe Inclusion Teacher Aide will be given responsibility to supervise small groups of students. This is an important function of this role is to assist in specific classroom programs.
1. Classroom Support Assistance to enable the student[s] to participate in educational activities within the classroom and to withdraw students if needed to work on a one-to-one basis.
A student may require help in social skill development in an individual, small or large group situation.
3. IEP and ILP Implementation and Support Inclusion Teacher Aides will work with the Inclusion team and classroom teacher to support a student to work towards and achieve their goals and targets within their IEP and ILP.
4. Communication Assistance in classroom with communication – both verbal and non-verbal.
5. Role With Parents/Guardian Attend Student Support Meetings and Case Conferences where appropriate to support ILP and IEP development and implementation.
6. Excursions and Camps Attendance of the Inclusion Teacher Aide is based on individual availability with time in lieu to be negotiated with the Principal, prior to attending the camp/excursion.
ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of this position will be to undertake routine tasks that are usually carried out under close supervision and direction. The level of supervision will vary depending on whether there is a high variety of tasks and where priorities may change (e.g administrative support, assisting teachers in the classroom and other educational activities, such as providing assistance to students, general support roles, assisting in "out of school care" programs).
Positions that work on a more independent basis will generally perform a limited number of tasks on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available.
KRA 1: Provision of personal support to high-risk students with internalising and externalising behaviours.
KRA 2: Provision of support to teachers during class time, as directed by teachers.
KRA 3: Provision of educational support to students during class time, on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
KRA 4: Positive role modelling to students.
KRA 5: Liaising with teachers and Well-being staff.
KRA 6: Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
KRA 7: Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
KRA 8: Assist with the supervision of students in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
KRA 9: Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment, when necessary.
KRA 11: Updating College student database records, as required.
KRA 12: Maintain confidentiality with private and sensitive student/parent information.
The above responsibilities set out the major duties and tasks associated within the stated job description. Other duties of a similar nature and/or level undertaken within the school are not excluded, simply because they are not itemised. These duties could vary from time to time resulting from new legislation, changes to technology or policy and procedure, and in the context of any changes, appropriate training may be given, if required, to undertake the new/varied role.
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. 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 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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.
Conditions of EmploymentThis 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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