Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time / From 28/01/2025 - 18/12/2026
Organisation: Schools (Government)
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Teacher
Reference: 1461515
Location ProfileMonash Special Developmental School is a government school located in the North Eastern Victorian Region in the City of Monash.
Monash SDS provides an educational program for children with a moderate to profound intellectual disability and multiple disabilities including autism spectrum disorder from the age of 2.8 to 18 years old.
Currently student enrolments numbers are around 155.
It has been on the current site for 11 years in a well-resourced purpose built facility.
Monash SDS is gold accredited in School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), AMAZE accredited and e-Smart accredited.
Students across the school at Monash SDS are taught using the Victorian Curriculum.
Curriculum based individual learning plans are developed for each student and are taught using a variety of high impact teaching strategies and specialised curriculum supports including the STAR (Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research) and Links Program.
The STAR and Links Program is research and evidence based and uses the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Our schools philosophy is reflected in its programs and based on the belief of Enriching Individual Potential.
To do this, we require a committed principal, who is able to see the special characteristics of all our students and will strive to ensure each individual feels safe, is confident and valued as a person.
Selection CriteriaSC1 Capacity to undertake routine support tasks across a range of functions in one or more work areas within a school environment. SC2 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively with members of the school community including students and the capacity to provide support and/or attendant care to students where necessary. SC3 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of office systems, software or technical equipment as relevant to the position. SC4 Capacity to work cooperatively with a range of people including teachers, education support, students and parents. SC5 A commitment to professional learning and growth. SC6 Outstanding professional and personal attributes including perseverance, humility, collaboration and improvement focus. RoleAn 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.
A role at this range may include:
Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes.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.Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles.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.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.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 ApplyIndividuals 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.
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