Classroom Support & Education Liaison

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Woori Yallock; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking an Education Support class employee to perform duties in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy under supervision. The role may involve coordinating other education support staff within the work area or educational program.

It excludes teacher duties as defined by the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) and may involve supervision of students in groups up to 4, with training and qualification requirements that may

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and supporting others in relevant work functions.
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
• High level oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide advice and support to management and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine support for teachers including assisting with planning of student routines
• Supports communication between teachers and parents
• Communicates with teachers on routine matters related to students and/or other responsibilities
• Provides basic physical care and wellbeing support for students such as toileting, meals, and lifting
• Communicating with student/s to support comprehension of basic tasks and information
• Addresses immediate behavioural presentations relating to specific students within a classroom setting aligned to school policy and procedure
• Provides basic support and supervision for individuals or groups of up to 4 students within a classroom setting
• Supports teachers in the coordination of educational programs independently or under minimal supervision, including rostering and organising the work of a team of aides, providing routine co‑ordination, guidance, and support to other student support staff, liaising with external providers of support services about clearly defined support needs and resources, assisting teachers with the communication of student outcomes and educational programs
• Provides medical intervention support to a student/s, under specific conditions, with appropriate training and guidance
• Provides specialised communication support for students and teachers in areas such as AUSLAN and braille

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Advisory support

Guidelines knowledge

Job description

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking an Education Support class employee to perform duties in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice and school policy under supervision. The role may involve coordinating other education support staff within the work area or educational program.

It excludes teacher duties as defined by the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) and may involve supervision of students in groups up to 4, with training and qualification requirements that may