Learning Support Officer (Integration Aide)

Learning Support Officer (Integration Aide)Job posted: 01/11/2024
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1446430
Selection CriteriaDemonstrated relevant experience/knowledge of how to support students with disabilities and additional needs to a high level.Demonstrated capacity to work within a large team, and to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others (eg: teachers, education support, students, and parents).Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software, or technical equipment as relevant to the position.A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.RoleThe Learning Support Officer is an integral member of a classroom and is primarily responsible for providing physical, emotional, and educational support to students with social, emotional and/or learning difficulties. The role involves being part of a large team that reports directly to the College's Disability and Inclusion Leader. On occasion the learning support officer will also contribute and provide support to the Wellbeing team.
8.30am to 3.10pm – 5 days a week
An 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).
ResponsibilitiesThe Learning Support Officer supports classroom teachers with tasks essential to support students by assisting student learning and participation in the College by:
Identifying a student's needs, skills and difficulty as they arise and working under the Disability and Inclusion Leader's direction to respond to these concerns.Understanding a student's identified learning difficulties and offering assistance/support in the classroom.Working with the student's teacher by actively participating in activities, assisting, intervening, and encouraging students and, where appropriate, providing 1:1 instructive support.Assisting students to deal with adjusted curriculum where necessary under the guidance of subject teachers and the Disability and Inclusion Leader.Liaising with other Inclusive Learning and teaching staff to maintain a comprehensive support program, tracking student progress.Facilitating social interaction, promoting independence, and assisting students with their personal organisation when required.Accompanying students on excursions and other designated external activities when required.Attending Inclusive Learning team meetings and providing feedback in that forum to staff involved in the student's progress.Assist students with self-care (eg: toileting) and basic physical needs (eg: lifting) as required.Provide medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions with appropriate training and guidance.Working with students, under the direction of a teacher, to support the implementation of particular learning goals as identified in the Individual Learning Plan.Working in partnership with the Inclusive Learning Team to run small-targeted intervention groups (of up to 4 students).Leading small group instruction designed by the teacher in the classroom.Adapting lessons for individual students, under the guidance of the class teacher.Assist with classroom, excursion or yard supervision as required.Conduct documented formal and informal observation of students, both in the classroom and yard settings, providing written or verbal feedback to the Disability Inclusion Leader.Record written observations of students' behaviour, progress, programs administered, participation or academic work on a weekly basis.Supporting communication between teachers and parents.Attendance at student support group meetings, care team meetings, disability inclusion profile meetings or parent meetings as required.Assist with administrative activities as directed by the Disability and Inclusion leader.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience, and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Required:
A current Working with Children Check.Hold a formal qualification related to inclusive learning/support (eg: integration aide qualification).Demonstrated experience working with diverse learners.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.
Location ProfileGladstone Park is a single campus, co-educational Year 7 to 12 College of almost 1550 students that serves a large residential community in the North Western suburbs of Melbourne. We have a culturally diverse enrolment.
The school operates using a Sub-School model with Junior School years 7 - 8; Middle School years 9 - 10 and Senior School years 11 - 12. Currently more than 30 primary schools provide students for entry at Year 7.
The school provides a core program in the Years 7-9. The Year 10 blocks are aligned with the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) blocks. Vocational Education and Training (VET) is also offered to students. A considerable proportion of Year 10 students undertake a VCE subject or pursue additional pathway options within the conventional curriculum program.
The school has a Select Entry Acceleration (SEAL) Program. Our school is part of The Academy of Accredited SEAL Schools.
Gladstone Park offers a unique Language Immersion program using the CLIL (Content Learning in Language methodology), where students are taught Maths, History and Geography in Italian by CLIL trained teachers.
The school provides a significant extra-curricular and enrichment program including a large instrumental program and school bands; debating; drama and musical productions and a large House competition program.
Facilities include: a 300 seat Performing Arts Centre with a dance studio, dedicated VCE student study centre, community library, modern administration block, one full size and one three quarter size gym, an outdoor soccer/hockey court, outdoor table-tennis tables, separate year 7 area and extensive gardens.
The College has a warm and friendly atmosphere. Gladstone Park is a traditional school with traditional values, the key value being respect.

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