Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 1501061
University Park Primary School is situated in the City of Brimbank, near Victoria University. The school opened in 1972 and is located between an established residential area and extensive new housing sites in the suburb of Cairnlea, 20 kilometres west of Melbourne.
As a small school, we pride ourselves on being a school of excellence, where students can achieve their full potential in literacy and numeracy development as well as across a broad range of key learning areas. There is a whole school approach to the teaching of literacy and numeracy, supporting students with special educational needs, whilst also providing additional opportunities for more able students. We ensure that our teacher practice reflects the current research in order to provide the best learning outcomes for our students, in a safe and supportive environment.
At University Park PS, we share a common belief that all children can learn to a high standard and all children want to learn. We support the development, learning and achievement of every student in our school. Together, in collaboration with parents and communities, we undertake the actions necessary to support the development, learning and achievement of every child. The school¿s motto of "Learning Together - Achieving Success" is reflected in its team approach to teaching and learning.
At our school, we deliver a holistic approach to education underpinned by high expectations which considers the individual, academic, emotional and social needs of the students. We provide our students with the technological, social and academic requirements to become lifelong learners and productive adults in our community.
We believe that parents and teachers are partners together in the provision of outstanding educational opportunities for the children. Our community encourages your participation in all aspects of school-life.
The panel reserves the right to seek additional references from outside those nominated by the applicant.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of communication, language and social skills development in children
2. Knowledge and understanding of Autism and its impact on student learning and development of communication and social engagement.
3. Demonstrated ability to support professionals to understand and implement speech pathology recommendations within an educational program.
4. Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to work with students and staff, collaborate in a multidisciplinary team, as well as liaise with parents and other professionals.
5. Demonstrated understanding, knowledge and experience implementing Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems for students.
Range 4 is distinguished by broader management responsibility, particularly in the areas of finance, human resource and other support functions. Range 4 is responsible for managing a range of functions under a wide range of conditions, subject to the size and complexity of school operations.
Objectives will, generally, be clearly defined; guidelines will be broad and day-to-day direction minimal. Management responsibility extends to ensuring appropriate support levels are maintained across the school. Range 4 generally provides key support and timely advice to the leadership team and school council and liaises with the general school community, the Department and other government agencies and service providers.
Specialised professional roles will carry a high level of independence and accountability where suitable scope is provided to achieve objectives.
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.
The responsibilities of this position will be:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
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.
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