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.

SC7   Demonstrated capacity to work with students with ASD and ADHD using effective language in a "Real Schools" environment. 

15 hours per week.

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.

• 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

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

Vision

The Lake Primary School is based in Cabarita (near Mildura) and strives to provide an educational environment that fosters academic growth, experiences to promote positive relationships and a physical environment that optimises social play and pride in learning. Our school motto- `Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts¿ is the foundation of all classroom practice, ensuring your child will strive to achieve their personal best.

Values

We foster and role model the life skills of good wellbeing and school connectedness through our values of Respect, Learning, Success, Resilience and Tolerance. Programs to support this include `Respectful Relationships¿, the RAGE program (Renavigating Angry & Guilty Emotions), Social Groups, support from our Mental Health in Primary School (MHiPS) Co-ordinator and student & family access to our Welling Co-ordinator.

Context

The Lake Primary School was established in 1908. The school is situated in a rural setting, adjacent to Lake Hawthorn, 8 kilometres west of Mildura on the Calder Highway. The school proudly celebrated its 110^th birthday milestone on July 16^th 2018.

Our moral purpose at The Lake Primary School is to provide an engaging and enriched curriculum which ensures each student receives learning opportunities through differentiation, regular tracking of their progress and individual strategies for academic growth. The diverse and comprehensive curriculum promotes and insists on high expectations across all grade levels.

Many opportunities for leadership skills are offered school-wide for students with access to a variety of school-based programs and additional programs offered by our local community.

Parent involvement at our school is encouraged and welcomed, such as school lunches, Book Club, School Council, camps & excursions, sporting events and assisting with student reading just to name a few.  We would certainly appreciate your time and participation for any of these activities/events or maybe you have a talent or skill to share with students!

Specialist programs are conducted in Physical Education and STEAM.  The school also provides both a comprehensive Literacy and Numeracy Intervention program. The current focus is upon fully aligning with FISO 2.0 to collectively build the capacity of the school to deliver more effective teaching, improved learning, and improved schooling outcomes.  In-school Literacy and Numeracy Coaching programs assist teachers with planning, curriculum development and assessment practices.

The school maintains an informative online website through the Compass communication tool, Facebook site and most recently, an Instagram site. Our weekly newsletter and term calendars are also available on Compass and our Webpage for our families.

The school¿s spacious rural surroundings, well maintained buildings, excellent resources, and quality programs are a reflection of the highly skilled staff at The Lake PS.   The Lake Primary School currently has 279 students.

2024 Goals:

1.       To improve learning outcomes for all students:

·         Learning ¿ to improve students numeracy outcomes by increasing teacher¿s understanding of, and practices relating to mathematical proficiencies.

·         Wellbeing ¿ to improve student engagement in their learning through increased student voice and agency and overall attendance.

2.       To maximise the resilience and confidence of all students:

·         To commence a partnership with Real Schools to comprehensively embed Restorative Practices as the explicit underpinning of our school culture.