Multicultural Education Aide - Farsi/DariJob posted: 24/09/2024
Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Education and Training
Reference: 1439542
Selection CriteriaSC1 Demonstrated ability to work with students in a classroom setting.
SC2 Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of individuals including staff, parents, and the wider community.
SC3 A commitment to professional learning and growth.
SC4 Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team.
SC5 Demonstrated high level of knowledge and understanding of working with children from Language Backgrounds other than English.
SC6 Demonstrated ability to communicate in English and the required language Farsi/Dari including the ability to accurately translate a range of school communications in the required language.
RoleThe Multicultural Education Aide may be required to:
• Support EAL learners to reach their potential at school, by assisting them in the classroom.
• Communicate directly with families and support teachers and student welfare coordinators.
• Support students in the classroom, explain teacher instructions and work requirements.
• Support teachers' general communication with students.
• Act as a resource to develop staff knowledge of the students' backgrounds and the issues they face.
• Help to involve parents in school activities and programs.
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 such as toileting, meals, and lifting.Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information.Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure.Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting.Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine coordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs.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 Apply• Applicants must be prepared to drive extensively as part of their working day.
• Applicants will need to have strong interpersonal skills and a preparedness to work with a diverse community in a range of settings.
• Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at Department HR Website.Location ProfilePrograms
The Geelong English Language School (GELS) provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) tuition to eligible Foundation to Year 10 students who are Newly Arrived in Australia.
Students in GELS programs come from a wide range of language, cultural and educational backgrounds.
Students are taught in classes of about 13 to ensure that their English language, social learning and wellbeing needs are intensively supported.
GELS also provides support to build EAL capacity within mainstream schools through the EAL support Cluster program.
This program is delivered in schools across the Greater Geelong area.
The Geelong English Language School has four main goals:
A focussed learning environment that maximises learning growth for all students.A caring learning environment which supports the wellbeing and settlement needs of students and their families.A supportive and stimulating work environment for all staff that encourages commitment, innovation and excellence.Professional learning opportunities for mainstream school staff to support newly arrived and EAL students and their families. #J-18808-Ljbffr
