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Teacher Aide

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

2 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1455099

Reference: 1455099

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Location Profile

Are you looking to build your capacity as an Educational Support (ES) in unique and exciting ways?

Are you a flexible and enthusiastic thinker who is committed to their professional development?

Are you excited by the prospect of being part of a close-knit community where you can build strong relationships with staff and students?

Then this is the school for you!

Furlong Park School for Deaf Children (FPSDC) is a bilingual specialist setting which educates deaf and hard-of-hearing (HoH) children in a dynamic and engaging environment. The school, which sits on extensive grounds in Sunshine North, has been recently upgraded under a VSBA $10 million building grant.

Our staffing profile consists of 12 teachers, 10 Educational Support staff (including a Speech Pathologist) and a Leadership Team comprising of the Principal, Assistant Principal and Learning  Specialist. We have Deaf, HoH and hearing staff members, all of whom are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Alongside the Primary School Program, we provide an Early Education Program for 3- and 4-year-old students. Our current enrolment is 66, with our school catering to students from the Northern and Western regions of metropolitan Melbourne and rural fringe.

The school follows the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Victorian Curriculum, with students working at the F-10 curriculum and Levels A-D Towards Foundation curriculum.

Teachers and ES participate within Professional Learning Teams (PLTs), with teachers collaborating on teaching & learning inquiry cycles and ES developing their professional knowledge and skillset

Whilst FPSDC is a specialist school, many of our pedagogical approaches align with the mainstream schools within our networks and beyond. Our current whole school focuses include embedding our instructional model, creating a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum, and refining our assessment practices, along with more specific focuses on the reading and writing workshop models, phonics pedagogy, and metacognitive skills.

We hold high expectations for our students to work towards the same educational achievements as their hearing peers, supported by our own high teaching standards and expertise in differentiation.

Our school motto is Empower  Enrich  Educate, and our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values are I am a Learner, I am Safe, I am Responsible and I Care for Others. If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to contact us via phone  (03) 9312 3244  or email  to arrange a phone or zoom call, or an on-site tour, before applications close

A successful applicant who is not fluent in Auslan, but has demonstrated a proven commitment to learn, would be supported by the school with their sign language development.

Furlong Park School for Deaf Children sits on the lands of the Wurundjeri people and we acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners.

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 / or Auslan 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

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

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 two 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.

The position contact hours are from 8:45am - 3:15pm five (5) days per week

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
Teacher Aide

Job type:

Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Job classification:

Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Contact:

Lee Bullock - Principal | 0393123244 / 0484614264

Teacher Aide