Job posted: 03/12/2024
Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1456646
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.
SC7 An ability to support a student with severe behaviour needs and encourage their individual's learning and cultural needs.
RoleAn education support class position at this range will perform tasks 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.
The position supports the educational services 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 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).
A role at this range may include:
Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes, typically involving accountability for a single function or the coordination 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 requiring specific qualifications and/or training.Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles.The main role of this position is to support a student with severe behavioural challenges, requiring a suitable Koorie candidate who can meet learning modifications and activities to enable this student's academic and social learning within the school setting.
An awareness of the Zones of Regulation would be advantageous.
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.Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting.Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students.Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision.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.
The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.
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.
Location ProfileCranbourne South Primary School's (CSPS) mission is to empower teachers, students and community members to embrace learning, achieve their personal best and strengthen emotional, social and physical wellbeing.
CSPS opened in 1956; located in a semi-rural environment approximately 5 kilometres south of Cranbourne. CSPS projected enrolment for 2025 is 382.
The dedicated staff of CSPS comprises of various roles including teaching and support staff.
At CSPS, we pride ourselves on distributive leadership; represented by a strong commitment by the School Improvement Team (SIT). Teams are based on a Professional Learning model, where data and point of need teaching, learning and wellbeing are the key focus.
Support approaches and programs focus on literacy and numeracy development from the perspectives of early intervention, extension and growth.
Student voice, agency and leadership continues to develop strongly.
CSPS prides itself on community engagement and connection.
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