1.      Ability to use data to inform decision making.

2.      Ability to condense information from different stakeholders such as students, parents, teachers and outside agencies into useful reports such as Individual Learning Plans.

3.      Ability to plan, organise and chair meetings, such as ¿student support group¿ meetings with stakeholders to deliver focussed goals with strategies.

4.      Knowledge of the impact of common issues related to mental health and neurodiversity, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and behavioural problems, on a person¿s ability to learn and attend school.  

5.      Ability to build strong relationships, communicate and collaborate with students, parents, teachers, mental health professionals, school leadership and other outside agencies.

6.      Awareness of mandatory reporting requirements and ethical issues related to working in schools.

Role:

The Student Wellbeing Assistant will be an education support staff member responsible for Koorie Students and monitoring student attendance. They will work with staff, students and parents to support the attendance, mental health and development of students. They will report directly to the Wellbeing leading Teacher and work closely with the Wellbeing Coordinator.

The position is 5 days a week, normal school hours.

-Support Out Of Home Care and Koorie students.

-Coordinating the development and maintenance of Individual Learning Plans for Out Of Home   Care, DI, potential DI and Koorie students.

-Communicate with parents and guardians and provide support and referrals when necessary.

-Assisting submissions for D.I.Ps and assisting implementation of adjustments for DI students.

-Monitor student attendance and communicate with families to support students with low attendance

-Work with outside agencies to support students with low attendance such as Navigator and Orange Door.

-Referral of students to, and liaison with external agencies. Eg Alexandra Health, KESO.

-Assist with the exchange of information between external agencies and the school. Eg. DHHS

-Arrange assessments of students to ascertain support required.

-Attend, organise and chair Student Support Group meetings with Year Level Coordinators, other leaders and staff as required.

-Work collaboratively with the wellbeing team to have an understanding of issues affecting the student body, and support interventions for students.

-Refer students with complex needs to appropriate outside agencies

-Liaise with outside bodies, such as DFFH, Orange Door and Family Care, to support the wellbeing of students.

-Support the arrangement of assessments for students with specific needs where possible

-Support school staff with information and strategies to assist the students to learn effectively and engage with their education.

-Maintain notes about work with students and families

-Maintain professional competence and continued professional learning.

-Meet relevant policies and legislative requirements in relation to student privacy.

-Other duties as directed by the Principal.

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

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

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

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

Our school 

We are a secondary school of around 340 students and 60 staff. We pride ourselves on the `family¿ atmosphere of our college, where every student is known by name and has a strong sense of belonging. 

Our students mix well between year levels; this friendliness is especially striking in our music program, school productions, ski program and at the start of each day in our Vertical Home Groups. We have a strong sporting culture, with individuals and teams regularly competing at State level. 

Our college is large enough to offer an extensive curriculum, both academic and applied, that allows our senior students to confidently embark on the career pathway of their choice.  

The College has a proud record of achievement; NAPLAN, VCE, Student Survey Results, Staff Survey and Parent Survey Results are, in almost every area, well above like schools and above state averages. This is due to our talented and hard-working staff, friendly and positive rural students, and supportive wider community. 

¿Our facilities 

The College is proud of its spacious and beautiful landscaped grounds. We have a stadium with an indoor basketball court, gymnasium and squash courts (that we share with our local community after hours), a college hall with excellent sound and lighting (that is used for college concerts and productions), two large ovals, tennis courts and ample recreational space for active and passive activity.  

Our college classrooms are inviting, with excellent ICT functionality and well-resourced with specialised equipment. 

Our people 

Our staff have built a fantastic workplace culture here at the college, where we enjoy learning from each other as well as encouraging and supporting our staff to engage with the very best in professional learning beyond our school.  

We have an excellent induction and mentorship program to support new staff, tailored to their needs and experience.  

Our workplace is known for its friendly atmosphere, that extends beyond the school day with regular organised social activities. 

Our community 

Alexandra Secondary College stands on the Country of the Taungurung people, nestled between mountains and alongside the Goulburn River and Lake Eildon. It is an outstanding place to enjoy the great outdoors or enjoy the increasingly renowned hospitality industry. 

We are committed to always being a school community where all members of our school community are welcomed, accepted, and treated equitably.  

Our wider rural community is friendly and welcoming to new people and very supportive of our school.  

Alexandra is located 140 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, with a population of nearly 3,000. Our college serves as the only secondary school for the nearby towns of Marysville, Eildon, Narbethong, Buxton, Taggerty, Thornton, Merton, Molesworth and surrounds. Over ninety percent of primary students feed into our school, which is unique and adds to the family atmosphere where students not only learn together but grow up together. 

Alexandra Secondary College has a 3 bedroom school house. Successful applicants may have access to it if it¿s available.