1. Aptitude for working with students with a range of disabilities which may be physical, intellectual, behavioural or other in nature
2. Aptitude for working in a secondary school setting
3. Literacy and numeracy skills along with computer competencies
4. Demonstrated ability to contribute to and work in a team environment
5. High level time-management skills and demonstrated initiative

The Integration Aide will perform a number of duties, under direction within the Integration team at Keilor Downs College.

The Integration Aide is required to:

• provide friendly and helpful assistance to students, parents, staff and visitors to the college
• prioritise and manage work demands
• communicate effectively with a range of people
• work as part of the Integration team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner
• maintain confidentiality in respect to college records and in dealings with members of the college community
• undertake training as required to attend to specific medical/health needs of individual students on the Integration program

An Education Support 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 can be required, individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.

Duties

Under the direction of the Integration Coordinator, this position will:

• Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas
• Assist with the supervision of students in the playground, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities, life skill activities and other school-based activities, as required
• Provide basic physical and emotional care to students
• Manage medical/health needs of individual students in accordance with training provided
• Assist in the administration of medication to students requiring special care
• Provide feedback on aided students to the Integration Coordinator

• Utilise platforms including Compass, Teams, Outlook and written communication books to communicate as required with the Integration team, teachers, parents and students
• Assist in the preparation of student / classroom resources and equipment
• Perform administrative tasks as required eg. wordprocessing, photocopying

• Perform other duties appropriate to the classification to assist in the effective delivery of services

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

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).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: 0477 726 801 or email on: brett.west@education.vic.gov.au

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

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

Applicants are advised to address the Key Selection Criteria in no more than 5 pages, and to provide a current CV, including the names and contact details (including email addresses and mobile number) of three professional referees.

Days and hours of attendance are: Monday to Friday, 8.55am to 3.05pm (includes 1/2 hour unpaid lunchbreak).

This position is not generally required to work during school holidays.

Applicants wishing to work 3 days or 4 days per week will also be considered.

The college is also open to considering an arrangement whereby the employee works 3 or 4 days in the integration program and studies one day per week to obtain their Certificate III in Education Support.

The course cost will be covered by the college.

• 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