Teacher Aide - Four Days - 24.00 Hours Per Week

Teacher Aide - Four Days - 24.00 Hours Per Week Job posted: 14/06/2024
Job type: Part time / From 15/07/2024 - 04/07/2025
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1420559
Selection Criteria SC1 Demonstrated experience and skills in coordinating a specific education support function.
SC2  Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and to develop procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
SC3  Demonstrated 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 in respect to the work area.
SC6 Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
Role Attendance may be required for up to 6 days. Performs and/or supervises tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy. This may include the supervision and coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. Supervision and coordination would be limited to ensuring routine tasks are performed to required standards. Input into identifying training needs and development of education support class staff within the work area or educational program becomes an important feature at range 2.
Specialised support to achieve specific outcomes is a feature of range 2. Typically this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the operation of a work area (e.g. managing the day to day operation of a school office) under the direction of the principal or another senior manager.
Provides support to teachers and students that is beyond the routine support provided at education support class Level 1, range 1. Within an educational program assists teachers with the coordination of the support function, such as directing/organising the work of other support staff or providing a specialist support role. 
Undertakes medical intervention support tasks or other specialised student/teacher support roles that require specific training that must be updated 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.
Performs 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 laboratories would be typical examples.
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 Provides coordination support to teachers through rostering and the organisation of the work of a team of aides, including supervision and guidance. Conducts routine presentations to parents to assist teachers in communicating objectives and outcomes relating to educational programs and/or students. Liaise with external providers of support services. Provide medical intervention support that involves a specific medical condition approved by the Department, requires specialised training/instruction that requires regular updating and has clearly defined responsibility for the administration of such support. Who May Apply Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
EEO AND OHS Commitment The Department of Education and Training 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 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. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the Department's exemplar available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health/protect/Pages/childsafestandards.aspx
DE Values The Department's employees commit to upholding DET's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the DET values is available at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/workm/Pages/Public-Sector-Values.aspx
Other Information Applicants should access the college website and may contact the Inclusion Leader, Helen Bowker, 03 9874 3422 for further information concerning this position. The School Strategic Plan and the Annual Implementation Plan and the Annual Report are available on the college website.
Applications for this position must be lodged via Recruitment Online by the advertised closing date Thursday, 27 June 2024;
late applications will not be considered.
Applicants are advised to include: A cover sheet providing the name of the applicant, record number (where applicable), VIT or WWCC number, home and school email address, telephone number and a telephone number where the applicant can be contacted during business hours. A specific response to each of the five selection criteria of no more than one page per criterion. A separate curriculum vitae that is a summary of experience and qualifications. The names of three referees including contact details, work and mobile phone numbers, email address, current position and relationship to the applicant, and a short explanation as to which selection criteria each referee can best comment on. 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 http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx For positions in special settings, a person is not eligible for employment unless they meet the vaccination requirements on commencement in the position.
Location Profile Curiosity - Courage - Community Mullauna is a co-educational, Year 7-12 state secondary college located in Mitcham. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students, staff and members of our community. Our school recognises the importance of the partnership between our school and parents & carers to support student learning and wellbeing. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, creating an engaging, inclusive and safe school environment for our students. Mullauna College is committed to child safety; all members of the Mullauna College community observe the Child Safe Standards and expectations for appropriate behaviour towards, and in the company of, children.
Our vision for our students is that they will model our college values of `Curiosity, Courage & Community', and thus grow to be courageous and engaged young people who value and respect curiosity and learning. We value the pursuit of excellence and strive to provide authentic and contextual opportunities for all students to experience success and contribute positively to their community. 
The college's mission is to create reflective and independent learners for life through a learning community that provides a challenging and secure environment responsive to individual learning needs. We believe that effective learning occurs when outstanding and innovative teachers provide a variety of tasks that actively engage students who are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. The expectation is that students will be successful and enthusiastic learners capable of building positive relationships.
Mullauna College has a strong tradition of academic excellence, active student leadership and participation, as well as outstanding music, sporting and debating programs. The college programs offer breadth of pathways and Year 10 students can access VCE subjects, including VET. Mullauna also delivers an International Student Program.
Sitting at the centre of its work, the college believes in high expectations in all students and a commitment to hard work. Our aim is to prepare young people to become active, engaged and responsible citizens of the local and global community. A major focus is to prepare students to contend with a very dynamic world in which creativity, cooperative work, connectedness and adaptability are key features. The school aspires to provide a contemporary approach to learning and teaching in its purposeful educational environment.
The college operates in two sub-schools, Junior and Senior. In the Junior School, Mullauna has an engaging curriculum that includes core, elective and inter-disciplinary programs: Challenge at Year 7, an expansive combined Year 8 & 9 electives program, and SkillZ@Mullauna at Year 9. Excel is a selective program for high-performing students that operates from Years 7 to 10. The Senior School structure promotes the acceleration (advanced placement) of Year 10 students into VCE and VET Studies. Senior School students undertake an academic VCE with access offered in VET subjects through the Mullum cluster. Thus, all students have access to a successful future pathway. The college offers a long-established International Students Program with homestay placements, specialist English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers and tutors both in class time and after school.
Mullauna College is entering an exciting new era with a recent $5.23 million building and Master Plan Grant which with construction currently of a two-storey eight-classroom learning centre. We excitedly await further details of the state labour government's 2022 election commitment of a further $17.6 million to the next stage of our masterplan!
This follows significant upgrade of learning spaces in 2017 which accommodates flexible curriculum opportunities for students and facilitates teachers¿ innovative and collaborative practice. The facilities upgrade is a mix of new and renovated spaces and includes:
a new Junior Learning Centre and renovated science classrooms a new Arts and Design Centre a Makerspace for interdisciplinary, STEM learning a renovated library building which accommodates a library and a spacious Staff Centre which brings all teachers out of satellite staff rooms and into the one building a VCE Learning Centre and Common Room THE MC VALUES -  CURIOSITY, COURAGE, COMMUNITY CURIOSITY Be creative: think, ask and explore Look for new interests and different perspectives COURAGE Commit: persevere and strive to achieve your personal best Create opportunities from uncertainty and complexity COMMUNITY Be courteous, kind and compassionate Be accountable: contribute to a safe and sustainable environment THE MC LOGO The spheres of our college logo represent (from left to right):
Community  - Mullauna's links with the community and their importance to the college. Primary Schools  - Mullauna's strong links with primary schools. The world beyond Mullauna College  ¿ the aspirations, hopes and challenges of our students. The Student  - the student graduates from Mullauna as a young adult, educated and prepared for life. THE MC MOTTO - SUCCESS THROUGH LEARNING TOGETHER Our college motto,  Success through learning together , provides the vision of our college community and reflects our belief that personal success is best achieved when students, teachers and parents / families work together in partnership, through interactions that are positive, respectful and purposeful.
We are reflective and open to change, optimistic in our endeavours, and focussed on the improvement of wellbeing, engagement and learning outcomes. Together, we are building the capacity of our community to engage meaningfully and contribute positively in an increasingly complex world.
THE MC VISION FOR LEARNING & TEACHING: We achieve personal success by collaborating and actively engaging in supportive, challenging and diverse learning opportunities. Our Vision for Learning & Teaching will be achieved through the implementation of the MC Instructional Model, which underpins our pedagogical practice, and sets clear expectations for learning and teaching practices for our staff, students and parents. It guides staff in implementing more consistent, responsive, high quality and innovative curriculum and programs.
Position:
Teacher Aide - Years 7-12
Classification:
Education Support
Responsible to:
The Principal Team
Time Fraction:
0.63 = 24.00 Hours
Other:
Required Days: Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday
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