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: 1459741
Location ProfileWodonga Middle Years College is a supportive teaching and learning environment where student needs and backgrounds are reflected in the learning and design of the school. The clear strategic intention is to maximize opportunities for all students by developing their talents and challenging them to have high aspirations, so they achieve their potential and become logical, self-aware, collaborative and inquisitive.
Wodonga Middle Years College caters for 1,000 students in Years 7 to 9 on three campuses.
The development of one Middle Years College with two campuses provides the flexibility associated with larger schools while still maintaining opportunities for the development of strong relationships and knowledge of student needs that is enhanced in smaller schools.
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.
2. 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.
3. Communication: Assistance in classroom with communication ¿ both verbal and non-verbal.
4. Role With Parents/Guardian: Attend Student Support Meetings and Case Conferences where appropriate to support ILP and IEP development and implementation.
5. 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).
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 10: Maintain confidentiality with private and sensitive student/parent information.
Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Applications must include the following:
* a covering letter;
* brief statements addressing each of the selection criteria;
* your resume/CV detailing employment history;
* names and contact numbers of two professional referees (include current employer/supervisor) who can provide comment on the selection criteria.
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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