Integration Aid - Melbourne, United States - Schools (Government)

Description

Role

[Attendance requirement for this position]

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 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:

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.

Location Profile

The school has approximately 860 students, equivalent full-time staff comprised of 3 Principal Class, Teacher Class and Education Support Class. Demand for places is high and there are limits on the capacity of the school to offer places to students beyond the neighbourhood area. The school attracts a high proportion of families with a professional background who regularly contribute to decision-making processes, and support learning programs. The school has excellent facilities in all curriculum areas and is privileged to have access to outstanding playing fields and grounds with Princes Park in close proximity. This beautiful green open space is actively used by classes, and daily student access is supervised at recess and lunchtime.

The school is an inclusive and vibrant environment where students of all backgrounds feel welcome and safe. Widely acknowledged as a high performing school, Princes Hill SC is recognised for its impressive student academic performance, excellence across the curriculum and enduring social, emotional and personal outcomes for students. Appreciation of differences between people and awareness of individual needs, interests and abilities is central to the College ethos. Mutual respect amongst students and between students and staff is characteristic of relationships.

Evidence based practice and attention to research is important in our organisation's thinking and learning. Realising that students need a range of dispositions, skills, attitudes and understandings to live and learn sustainably and cooperatively in today's world, we maintain mixed ability classes up to Year 10 with a focus on differentiation of learning and challenge. Students are engaged students in the social issues of the day whilst critical and creative thinking, ethical behaviour and intercultural understanding are valued and encouraged. Knowing that wellbeing is fundamental to living well and to learning effectively, the school endorses approaches consistent with positive psychology and restorative practices.

The curriculum makes extensive use of our inner-city location for students' studies and excursions. Partnerships are sustained with nearby institutions including the City Edge Network of Schools that enrich the learning environment and culture. Consistent with the school's philosophy of providing students with a broad education, the College offers an extensive Camps and Outdoor Education Program utilising the recently upgraded school camp at Mirimbah at the base of Mt Buller and Mt Stirling, and other venues. Further learning extension options include study tours to, Italy, France, China, Indonesia (Science) and Vietnam. In Year 9, all students are involved in our Wilderness Week program where all students have an extended wilderness experience.

Website

Princes Hill SC provides a supportive learning environment and a culture of high expectation that foster the school values of Achievement, Creativity, Inclusion, Resilience and Respect

The school has approximately 860 students, equivalent full-time staff comprised of 3 Principal Class, Teacher Class and Education Support Class. Demand for places is high and there are limits on the capacity of the school to offer places to students beyond the neighbourhood area. The school attracts a high proportion of families with a professional background who regularly contribute to decision-making processes, and support learning programs. The school has excellent facilities in all curriculum areas and is privileged to have access to outstanding playing fields and grounds with Princes Park in close proximity. This beautiful green open space is actively used by classes, and daily student access is supervised at recess and lunchtime.

The school is an inclusive and vibrant environment where students of all backgrounds feel welcome and safe. Widely acknowledged as a high performing school, Princes Hill SC is recognised for its impressive student academic performance, excellence across the curriculum and enduring social, emotional and personal outcomes for students. Appreciation of differences between people and awareness of individual needs, interests and abilities is central to the College ethos. Mutual respect amongst students and between students and staff is characteristic of relationships.

Evidence based practice and attention to research is important in our organisation's thinking and learning. Realising that students need a range of dispositions, skills, attitudes and understandings to live and learn sustainably and cooperatively in today's world, we maintain mixed ability classes up to Year 10 with a focus on differentiation of learning and challenge. Students are engaged students in the social issues of the day whilst critical and creative thinking, ethical behaviour and intercultural understanding are valued and encouraged. Knowing that wellbeing is fundamental to living well and to learning effectively, the school endorses approaches consistent with positive psychology and restorative practices.

The curriculum makes extensive use of our inner-city location for students' studies and excursions. Partnerships are sustained with nearby institutions including the City Edge Network of Schools that enrich the learning environment and culture. Consistent with the school's philosophy of providing students with a broad education, the College offers an extensive Camps and Outdoor Education Program utilising the recently upgraded school camp at Mirimbah at the base of Mt Buller and Mt Stirling, and other venues. Further learning extension options include study tours to, Italy, France, China, Indonesia (Science) and Vietnam. In Year 9, all students are involved in our Wilderness Week program where all students have an extended wilderness experience.