Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 4
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Southern suburbs
Reference: 1481466
Wallarano Primary School is a large multicultural primary school situated in Noble Park. The school services a culturally rich community of 631 students with over 40 nationalities, of which 65% are from a non-English speaking background and speaking a total of 45 different languages and 1% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. The schools socio-economic band value is Low with a Student Family Occupation [SFO] index of .6424 and a SFOE of .5358. 38% of families receive the CSEF. The school is committed to providing a rich, relevant curriculum that promotes lifelong learning, local and global citizenship and enables students with the attributes necessary to thrive in the 21st century. Digital Technology is a fundamental component of Wallarano¿ s teaching and learning, where state of the art technology and professional learning equip teachers with transformative skills and develops students that are innovative and confident in an ever changing digital world. The school values ¿ Respect, Learning, Teamwork and Honesty- are embedded into the learning design at Wallarano Primary School. Each value is explicitly taught to all students defining what they mean and what behaviours demonstrate them.
Over the years, the school community has developed special purpose facilities to enhance the teaching and learning program and the options available for children. These include:-Information & Communications Technology, Digital Technologies; Speech Therapy, Integration/Bridges Tutor Program; Maths/Literacy Assistance; Hall/Gymnasium with stage; Visual Arts room; Performing Arts room; and a multi-sensory room . The `Before and After School Care¿ program is operated on site by OSH Club, a registered care provider. The school has three Principal Class Officers, 44 teachers (37 EFT), a full time Speech Therapist, one full time child psychologist/Student Well-being Officer; three Administration Staff, 30 Education Support employees [including 2 multi-cultural aides and two ICT Technicians]. The school has a large integration program with 38 funded students. Inclusion and equity for all students is a major emphasis for children with additional needs - high achievement; low achievement; Living out of Home; Koori; medical conditions and PSD Funded - all having Individual Learning Plans to ensure personalized and individual attention is given to all learning needs.
Time fraction can be negotiated,
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.
Speech Pathologists have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of communication including speaking, listening, language, pragmatics and reading, in addition to augmentative communication methods (signs, symbols and gestures). They work as part of multidisciplinary teams in schools to support students and teachers.
Speech Pathologists assess and treat communication impairments, disorders or disabilities, as well as complex communication needs arising from disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy or intellectual disability etc.
Speech Pathologists are experienced in the assessment and treatment of communication difficulties and provide intervention and support to teachers and families in the development of effective programs and strategies for students with additional communication needs that create barriers to learning.
Services provided by speech pathologists may include (but are not limited to):
- conducting speech and language assessments (e.g., speech, oral language, phonological awareness, voice, fluency, pragmatics etc)
- completing assessment reports and individual learning plans
- meeting school requirements for assessment and reporting
- providing speech therapy intervention to individual students and groups of students
- consulting with teachers and providing advice about relevant teaching and learning strategies in order to build capacity in the school
- leading the Speech program across the school, and coordinating and supporting teachers and ES staff to continue the speech program in the classrooms
- liaising with class teachers to prepare and document management plans regarding therapeutic support
- collaborating with allied health professionals in response to the needs of students, their families and schools
- reporting to the Principal staff regarding support requirements
- providing professional development for teachers and integration aides in relation to speech and language
- providing support and advice about the requirements of the Program for Students with Disabilities
- providing professional advice to staff and parents within the school community
- maintaining confidentiality at all times.
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