Occupational Therapist - Alpine Northeast, United States - Schools (Government)

Description

Role

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 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.

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 DE's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. DE'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 DE values is available at:

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.

Conditions of Employment

Location Profile

Bright P12 College

Including - Dinner Plain Campus

School Profile

Purpose Statement:

We exist to provide a stimulating learning environment that enables every student to build core skills and pursue opportunities for achievement and excellence in order to best prepare them for their individual life journeys.
The College, situated within a unique natural environment and bolstered by an inclusive, supportive community, continuously strives to nurture the health and wellbeing of each student and staff member while fostering creativity, inspiring growth and building capacity and character.

College Values:

Bright P-12 College is committed to providing a culture of inspiration, wellbeing and achievement amongst students and staff in their academic, creative, social, citizenship and sporting pursuits.

The College has adopted the School Wide Positive Behaviour model, and utilises a clearly defined Decision Matrix for Behaviour Management

Location:

The College is set in 10 hectares of landscaped grounds in the tourist township of Bright, which is situated in the picturesque Ovens Valley, 310km north east of Melbourne. The nearest major city, Wangaratta is 80km to the west and Albury/Wodonga 110km north-west. Magnificent Alpine country and river valleys offer a wide variety of year-round activities including skiing, bush walking, bike riding and a wide range of sports.

The College's population comprises approximately 240 primary and 270 secondary students enrolled from the Bright township and the neighboring towns of Porepunkah, Harrietville and Wandiligong. The College and Primary schools in these towns form the Alpine Cluster, and work cooperatively on transition, sports programs and a range of common interests. The College also operates a campus at Dinner Plain during the winter ski season that caters for students living on the mountain during this time.

The College coordinates four buses, which transport students from the Buckland Valley, Ovens, Harrietville, Wandiligong and Porepunkah. Approximately 140 students (P-12) are transported daily.

Demographics:

The College began as a primary school on its present site in 1865. The original handmade brick building constructed in 1876 is still utilised. The evolution to a P-12 College in the 1990s followed a long period as a primary school and Higher Elementary school.

The major industry in Bright is tourism, replacing tobacco and timber that were the major agricultural industries. Fruit, nuts and wine grapes are now established primary industries. Due to the changes in technology and work, has enabled many families to make a tree-change to Bright and often relocating their workspace to the area.

The college caters for students funded through the Students with Disabilities Program. These students range from Level 1 to Level 4.

Other Significant Factors:

There is a strong commitment to providing a wide range of programs, including:

Strong parent and community support is evident in classrooms, through involvement in fundraising activities and membership of College Council and its sub-committees. This support is evidenced in the primary area for the delivery of Literacy programs. The College has developed strong relationships with many community groups within the local area.

The College runs an extensive Languages program from Prep to Year 12:

An Outside School and Vacation Care Program provides a valuable service to families and is managed by Alpine Children's Services.