Job type: Part time / From 21/10/2024
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1438029
Selection Criteria 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.
Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area. Commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role The Library Resource Officer is at an ES Level 1 Range 2. 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).
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 coordination of a work area (Library) 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. Responsibilities The position involves responsibility for the coordination and promotion of the school Library to meet the needs of students and staff. The library has an extensive literature collection that supports the active development of literacy and a love of reading; several online digital subscriptions which support student and staff research; a teacher reference library; and audio-visual equipment which is available for short term loan. The school's non-fiction reference library has been re-distributed across classrooms and is managed by the Learning Domains. Typical duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintaining a welcoming, well organized and inviting library space for all members of the school community. Promoting reading and literature in the school through the Library including promotions for new releases, popular authors and events such as, but not limited to, Children's Book Week. Supporting teachers to run literature circles, book clubs and other reading programs in the school. Sourcing additional resources to support the development of a love of literature in the school community. Working with individual or small groups of students to borrow fiction titles appropriate to their interests, reading capacity and level of development. Updating the collection by ordering new titles as appropriate to the needs of the students and the staff and removing titles that are no longer relevant or in poor condition. Collecting resources and information to assist teachers in their delivery of the curriculum including provision of additional resources to support the teaching of the class texts in English from Years 7-12. Sourcing materials for teachers who are running lunchtime clubs. Maintaining the general order of the collection and class sets: covering, labelling, shelving etc. Monitoring of library systems to ensure that all services are operating efficiently, including checking in and checking out resources as required by students and staff. Maintaining the school digital subscriptions and promoting the use of these to students and teachers. Developing and implementing appropriate borrowing systems for laptop loans and other audio-visual resources stored in the library. Attend Professional Learning sessions as required. Sorting, arranging, filing and cataloguing incoming/outgoing material. Ordering of other requisites for identified Domain areas. Other tasks as directed by the Principal. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment Applicants 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability.
Child Safe Standards Victorian 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.
Thank you for your interest in an Education Support position at Upwey High School. We are a school of about 770 students, situated in the Dandenong Ranges. Our vision is to develop students who will be resilient and responsible, highly motivated, lifelong learners. Through the establishment of positive relationships and high expectations, students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
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