Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 1494059
Belmore School has a highly qualified and experienced teaching team passionate about providing an optimum learning environment for our students. Supported by small class sizes and an extensive education support team, teachers aim to provide best practice in teaching and learning to enable each student to achieve their full potential. The teaching and education support team are supported by an onsite allied health team, this team comprises of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, a Music Therapist and an Allied Health Assistant. There is also an experienced Nurse on site at all times to manage students medical needs. The allied health team works closely with families, RCH, Orthokids and NDIS providers to ensure consistency for each student and promote optimal skill development and participation in the community.
SC 1 Hold a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or other relevant tertiary qualification, study or experience in assisting Allied Health Professionals in a paediatric setting.
SC 2 Demonstrated capacity under the guidance of allied health professionals to implement high quality programs relevant to the role.
SC 3 High level organisational skills in prioritizing tasks with a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
SC 4 Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team comprising teachers, therapists, education support staff, parents and carers.
SC 5 Highly developed communication, networking and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people including students with AAC
Range 3 is distinguished by the introduction of management responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional support services. The role will usually impact beyond the work area or professional field. It seeks to gain cooperation of other staff members or members of the school community to achieve specific objectives, such as in school administration, operations or educational programs.
Direction on targets and goals is provided but the position will have some degree of latitude in determining how they are achieved. This latitude will generally be limited by standard procedures and school policy. Deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
The provision of business management responsibilities becomes a feature at range 3. Management of staff to achieve the expected outcomes is a key responsibility. Staff management issues will be resolved with minimal reference to senior management, although guidance will be required in more complex cases. Senior management will be provided with timely reports and advice, although this will generally be confined to matters relating to the immediate work area, service provision or educational program and is unlikely to impact substantially on whole of school operations.
This is the minimum range for positions that carry a mandatory qualification requirement of not less than four years. Professional student support positions become a feature at range 3 (e.g. therapists, psychologists) where standard professional services are delivered. Professional support and guidance will be close at hand and deviation from standard procedures and school policy will require guidance and direction from senior management.
An education support class 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 cannot be required except where it is an integral part of the employee's position or involves supervision of students individually or in small groups, in controlled circumstances, where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
To implement and monitor therapy plans provided by therapists within the school setting to support teachers and assist students to access the curriculum. Ensuring the therapy plan is within the scope of your practice.
o Support therapists in a broad range of tasks including assistive technology and resource development.
o Perform routine administrative activities and basic student program documentation.
o Assist with coordination and planning of student routines.
o Cleaning, maintenance, and management of equipment as required.
o Assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
o Assist with the communication between students and teachers, particularly the interpretation of instructions.
o Provide basic physical and emotional care for students.
o Participate in team meetings.
o Assist with toileting, meals, lifting, and administration of medication to students requiring special care.
o Assist with the supervision of pupils in playgrounds, at camps, on excursions, in sporting activities, therapy activities and life skills.
o Assist in the preparation of student resources and equipment.
o Prepare basic curriculum support resources.
o Set up and put away equipment and materials in support of teaching programs.
o Observe students and draw the attention of the teacher to them where necessary.
o Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of programs and evaluation of individual student involvement and achievement.
o Assist with communication between teachers and non-English speaking parents/students.
o Assist in the translation of documents.
o Assist students with the preparation and service of meals.
o Ensure work areas and materials, equipment and appliances are maintained in a clean and ready to use condition.
o Assist in the preparation of equipment and purchasing of materials and supplies as required.
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 [email protected]
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