Integration Aide Level 1-Range 2 - Melbourne, United States - Schools (Government)

Description

Role

There is no Term Break holiday requirement.

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 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

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

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 ).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants can contact Brett West, Yamatji man, in the Koorie Outcomes Division to talk about the recruitment process, the Department and supports for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in the Department. Mobile: or email on:

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

DE Values

The Department's employees commit to upholding DET's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DET'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 DET values is available at

Other Information

Location Profile

Watsonia North Primary School was established in 1971 and is situated in the safe and attractive residential suburb of Watsonia in the City of Banyule, 17 kilometres North-East of Melbourne. The student enrolment is currently 580, with a ceiling cap of 550 students.

As a school community, we are committed to the following guiding principles:

To provide a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment.

Our students share responsibility for their learning.

There is an emphasis on maintaining high standards in all curriculum areas, with a strong focus on developing literate, numerate, and curious students.

Programs encourage inquiring minds and sound communication skills.

We believe that our ability to maximise each child's potential results from:

A professional and caring staff.

Team planning among staff members.

Professional development programs for staff and parents.

Regular, systematic assessment and evaluation.

A shared expectation about high standards.

High expectations for continued growth and development.

At Watsonia North, we place a high value on academic and pastoral care. An integrated approach to the key learning areas is adopted, and we make provisions in each key learning area for activities which enrich and support learning beyond core knowledge. Special programs which enrich and support the key learning areas are:

Performing Arts Concerts

Cross-age tutoring

School Choirs

Instrumental Music Program

Instrumental Performing Groups

Outdoor Education & Environmental Program (Year 3/4)

Camp Program (Year 5/6)

Inter/Intra School Sport

Swimming Program (Years Prep, 1, 3 & 5)

YMCA Gymnastics Program (Prep and Year 1)

Buddy Program

Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) for Preps

Student Representative Council

Learning Technologies Program

Disabilities and Impairment Program

Student Support and Welfare

Transition Programs

Intervention and enrichment programs

Watsonia North enjoys a high level of parental involvement through School Council and its sub-committees, Parents and Friends Association, assistance in classroom and specialist programs, Canteen, Uniform sales and fundraising. Communication with parents is given a high priority. Parents receive a classroom information letter, written reports on student progress, Individual Learning Improvement Plans and have access to formal and informal parent/teacher meetings throughout the year. Parents are invited to curriculum information sessions and targeted seminars delivered by educational consultants. A comprehensive weekly Newsletter is distributed. The whole school management system Compass enables administration tasks and news to be completed through the portal. Classroom and specialist teachers also use the classroom blog to give real-time accounts of student's work, pushed out to parent's mobile devices.

An Out-of-Hours Program operates both before and after school each day. It provides excellent care, stimulating activities in a safe, relaxing and enjoyable environment.

All school buildings are well maintained, carpeted, heated and air-conditioned. The school has excellent facilities, including Performing Arts and Physical Education Centre and an art/craft room. The grounds include well-established gardens, shady trees, a large sports oval, grassy play areas, garden/veggie beds, extensive playground equipment, and asphalted areas where a variety of sports and games are played.

Other Information

Please ensure that your application includes:

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.

Other Information

The successful applicant will will be assisting children with basic toileting needs as well as diabetes support on a rotating roster with our other Integration Aides.

Conditions of Employment

This vacancy is specifically linked to Student Support Funding and is ongoing. If the funding reduces or ceases during the first seven years of employment, employment may cease subject to the provision of at least 12 weeks' notice.