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Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Job posted: 18/03/2023
Applications close: 31/03/2023 (Midnight)
3 days remaining

3 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Geelong

Job type: Part time / From 24/04/2023 - 20/12/2023

Organisation: Education

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1336881

Reference: 1336881

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Geelong

Selection Criteria

SC1  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.

SC2  Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5  A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

SC6  Demonstrated ability to implement adjustments to support students with identified learning disabilities and needs.

Role

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 co-ordination of a work area 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.

An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

  • Provides 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 small groups 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 co-ordination, 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

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

DET 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

Please ensure that your application includes: 

  • a resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home) 
  • a section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section 
  • names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of three referees 

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action. 

 

 

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

Location Profile

Chilwell Primary School established in 1878 is located in Newtown, an inner Geelong suburb and has a current enrolment of 408.  The school has catered for many generations of Geelong families and has developed close links with the local community, neighbouring preschools, secondary colleges and various universities.  For many years the school has operated with 15 classes, however enrolment increases have seen an increase in classes to 17 in 2022.

Chilwell is a family oriented school recognising and responding to the needs and diversity of family groups within our school community. Teachers and parents work together to provide a caring, secure and stimulating learning environment for all students. A strong partnership between home and school ensures that education is valued, that children want to learn, that they enjoy the trust of teachers and are aware of the rights of others in sharing in the life of the school. The school is responsive to community needs and the welcoming, open-door policy of the principal and staff ensures that issues and concerns are dealt with promptly and with sensitivity.

Our intended outcomes are a further improvement in student progression points in Literacy and Numeracy. Performance measures and targets are to exceed state and like school benchmarks in student achievement and NAPLAN data. This process is outlined in the development and implementation of the school’s Strategic Plan and Annual Implementation Plans.

Teacher participation in professional learning – All teaching staff have participated in professional learning throughout the year to achieve school, team and personal goals. Other professional learning includes – Learning Walks, Coaching in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.

The school has a progressive approach to the uses of technologies as a learning tool. All classes have access to ipads, desktop technology and a bring your own device program has been implemented.

The school community takes pride in both the grounds and buildings. Funds and working bees have been directed towards maintaining both at a high standard.

 

Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Job type:

Part time / From 24/04/2023 - 20/12/2023

Job classification:

Not provided

Contact:

Sarah Jeffreys | 52212738

Ed Support Level 1-Range 2