Work Type: Ongoing - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Hume - Greater Shepparton
Reference: 1485437
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.
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:
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 may include:
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
Cobram and District Specialist School was established in 1978 in Cobram, located on the Murray River, 280 kilometres from Melbourne.
The school¿s vision is to provide positive learning experiences, which allow students to achieve their optimum level of academic, social, emotional and physical independence.
The school aims to ensure that its values of Respect, Safety and Try Your Best underpin all activity of the school.
The school has made a concerted effort towards developing a whole- school approach to Behaviour Management through the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support. School values are taught, explicitly, on a weekly basis, through the Positive Behaviour Support program.
Sixty four students are enrolled at the school. To be eligible to attend the school, students are assessed by a psychologist and diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability.
Our curriculum is based on the Victorian Curriculum and Victorian Pathways Curriculum. We work with students and parents to develop individual education plan (IEP) goals which address students¿ needs and teach independent living skills throughout their active learning. The Victorian Curriculum is complimented by a range of additional learning experiences including speech therapy, occupational therapy, excursions, camps, community and environmental projects. Students are organised into nine classrooms, each catering for students of different age or need. Each year, the school makes use of resources and facilities from other local schools, service organisations and health experts to support its programs.
We have a close connection with Banmira School, Belvoir and Wangaratta Specialist schools. Interschool sports such as swimming, athletics, cross-country, soccer, football, netball and basketball occur throughout the year.
It is valuable to have a school such as Cobram and District Specialist School in our district. It means local families know their child is learning at their point of need, in a class with an average of 7 students and two staff members supporting them.
Additional facilities include an art room, ALERT room and a multipurpose facility, which includes a separate kitchen. Students have access to ICT with students in the middle and senior years having one on one computer/Ipad access. The school¿s external facilities include playground equipment and an asphalt open play area. The school is adjacent to Cobram Primary School. Due to the small outside area we have use of Cobram Primary School¿s oval and playground for our senior students.
Our school has new modern administration offices, planning room, meeting room, staff room and classroom.
A speech pathologist visits the school, once a fortnight, and a physiotherapist, once a term. A Mental Health Practitioner is available at the school two days per week and she also fulfills an occupational therapy role for all students. The school employs a Disability Inclusion Co-ordinator as well as a Welfare/Transitions Officer who has also taken on the position of NDIS Navigator to assist parents with this process. The School Council oversees the governance of the school and ensures the teachers have the resources and facilities to provide quality educational programs for the students.
The senior unit is divided into VPC/VET and Independent Living Skills (SPEC).