STUDENT ADVOCATE - Ed Support Level 1-Range 3 Job posted: 05/09/2024 The Drouin Secondary College vision is: "To ensure every student develops the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to positively contribute as responsible and caring citizens of a changing, global community." The College's daily life is linked closely to our core values: ACHIEVEMENT, RESPECT, COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY.
Drouin Secondary College is a steadily growing rural year 7 to 12 school with 1211 students in 2024.
The nature of the community is changing with steady growth in the major centres of population – Drouin, Bunyip, Garfield and Longwarry.
The College has 94 teaching staff including 5 Principal Class, 4 paraprofessionals, and a further 57 support staff.
Drouin has a 1 to 1 learning program with all students having personal use of a Netbook.
Students also have online 24/7 access to support their learning on Microsoft office and COMPASS for curriculum content and management system.
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrate high level leadership skills to support their colleagues to enable all students to achieve their full potential.
SC2 Knowledge of college systems and ability to read data in relation to student outcomes and behaviours.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity & flexibility to work with a range of parents/carers/guardians, teachers and students.
SC4 Excellent organisational skills/written and communication skills.
SC5 Knowledge of a range of support networks available for children & adolescents.
SC6 Knowledge of legislation and procedures in the areas of Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting.
Role Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services.
The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field.
It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved.
This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy.
Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3.
Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility.
Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students, but must not include duties of teaching as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor.
Supervision of students cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Responsibilities Work within a year level Team at a year level and ensure all programs, tasks and procedures are followed and completed consistent with the team roles and responsibilities.
Monitor student progress and implement appropriate strategies to maximise students' learning opportunities.
Work with the Student Engagement Leader to facilitate the provision of programs and opportunities for gifted students and students identified as "At Risk", contribute to the monitoring of IEPs.
Ensure referral of identified students at risk to the Student Wellbeing Team meeting.
When appropriate, collaborate with other College teams and outside providers including but not limited to the Wellbeing team, and the Administration.
Be an active member of a Year level Team and supervision of year level area.
Promote an identity and procedures within a year level that is consistent with college policies.
Ensure full record keeping of student management issues.
Promote and liaise with the Parent and Community involvement at the year level.
Support and encourage student leadership, agency, and voice across the level.
Monitor student attendance and pro-active approach to support students' engagement and re-engagement.
Actively promote the procedures and develop an identity and positive culture that is consistent at the year level.
Encourage peer support and involvement of staff members and students within the year level.
Coordinate and administer First Aid when required.
Be aware of and ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) issues related to this area of responsibility and to ensure this information is conveyed to students and relevant staff.
Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Conditions of Employment All 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 HR Website.
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