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Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Job posted: 27/11/2024
Applications close: 10/12/2024 (Midnight)
3 days remaining

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Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1455015

Reference: 1455015

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Location Profile

Parkmore Primary School is a proud government school which dates back to its inaugural year of 1962. It is located in the City of Whitehorse, in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. The school is situated in Forest Hill with most of our students drawn from the local area and surrounding suburbs. A new purpose-built school was opened in 2012 comprising flexible learning spaces, kitchen/dining area, multipurpose room, visual arts room, LOTE room and library. Parkmore also has a stand-alone 'Maker Space' room, dedicated to teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) - this room is equipped with a kiln, science experiment kits, tools and building/making materials. Parkmore Primary School provides class sets of laptops, chrome books, iPads and robotics for students to develop technology capabilities. The school has expansive playgrounds and sporting facilities, with all classrooms having access to outdoor learning areas. 

Parkmore Primary School is dedicated to developing learning and life skills preparing them for the next stages in their education and beyond with a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy knowledge and skills. We enhance our core curriculum with specialist programs in Visual Art, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Sport, Physical Education and AUSLAN. We provide our students with inquiry-based learning embedded in technologies, the humanities and science. We are an internationally recognised and award-winning Positive Education School, committed to developing the whole child, ensuring academic, physical, emotional, social, cultural and creative growth. Our school embraces evidence-based approaches to education, and teachers work collaboratively to develop their practice in level-based Professional Learning Communities (PLC¿s) that are dedicated to achieving optimal learning results for all students. Parkmore Primary School offers a variety of extension opportunities for highly able students such as Tournament of Minds, Maths Competitions, Future Problem Solving, public speaking as well as providing tutoring and intervention for students requiring extra support. 

Parkmore Primary School provides a dynamic learning environment that develops student leadership skills. Our Student Representative Council (SRC), buddies and peer mediation programs enable students to develop leadership skills, and we provide multiple opportunities for students to develop voice and agency in their learning and leadership.  Our students have many opportunities to engage in before school and lunchtime clubs, including SRC, Breakfast Club, Running Club, Sports Aerobics, Minecraft Club, LEGO Club, Art Club, Choir, Ukelele and Instrumental Music.

Parkmore Primary School has a strong and positive school community. Students, staff and parents work collaboratively with local community organisations and businesses to enhance our programs and opportunities for our children. We have a developing partnership with the Chinese Lutheran School providing additional language support for the children within our community. We work in partnership with various universities enhancing our science program and providing additional opportunities for all our children and teachers with The University of Melbourne and Deakin University.

SCHOOL VISION: 

Parkmore Primary School is a positive and inclusive learning community. We believe every child can achieve their personal best and every teacher can teach like a champion. 
School staff is comprised of 1 Principal Class, 1 Learning Specialist, 10 Teaching staff, 1 Student Wellbeing Worker and 6 Education support staff. 

SCHOOL VALUES:

Excellence
Resilience
Responsibility                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Respect                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Inclusiveness





 

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  Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6  A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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 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 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
  • Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education 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. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

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:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department'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 department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

  • 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

Conditions of Employment

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks’ notice.

Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Job type:

Part time / From 28/01/2025

Job classification:

Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Contact:

Jodie Doble | 03 98785556

Ed Support Level 1-Range 2