Classroom Support - Education Support Level 1- Range 2

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathmont College, part of the Department of Education Victoria, seeks an Education Support class professional to assist in delivering student-focused educational services. The role supports teachers, coordinates routine tasks, and helps ensure wellbeing and safety for students within a structured school environment.

The position operates under supervision with duties that align to school policy, including coordination of support staff and collaboration with teaching teams to implement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team setting, both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to professional learning and growth for self and others.
• Experience coordinating or supporting a work area under direction.

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.
• Co-ordination and rostering of the education support staff where required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Professional learning

Duties coordination

Advising management

Technical knowledge

Education

Education support qualification

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Heathmont VIC

23h ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

At Heathmont College students feel safe, while at the same time challenged and supported by a positive school culture.

Many opportunities are provided for students to be the best they can be. We are immensely proud of our strong student leadership program, passionate sporting teams, outstanding languages programs and vibrant performing arts curriculum.

We invite you to join our community of learners at Heathmont College. We undertake to do our utmost to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they need to reach their goals. In return, we expect students to work hard, to do their best and most of all - to enjoy their educational experiences.

Heathmont College has adopted a House system with 4 Houses. This has enabled avertical managementstructure to look after the educational and wellbeing needs of all students.A mentor program and whole school implementation of Positive Education will enhance student and staff connectedness.The College offers a traditional VCE course of study with students in Year 10 being able to access a range of VCE Units 1 & 2 to enhance their study. A VM course of study at Intermediate and Senior levels is offered to selected students.

Students in Year 9 follow a traditional course of study with the addition of our LiFE Programdesigned to challenge and engage students.

A variety of enrichment and excellence programs are offered across the College. Students in Years 7-11 can apply for selection to our Sports Academy.

Heathmont College features a state-of-the-art Sports Stadium which serves as a central hub for our Heathmont College Sports Academy Program as well as community basketball competition, alongside our Performing Arts Centre which is host to our annual school production.

Data is used extensively by teachers to differentiate instruction and to help all students experience success in their learning.We are proud of our students¿ academic success.

At Heathmont College we value and encourage:

Curiosity- We approach our learning with a sense of hope and positivity. We celebrate learning growth and achievement and support the aspirations of others.

Compassion- We are guided by respect for each other and our differences. We show kindness to ourselves and others to help us build resilience to achieve together

Community- We strive to build positive connections. We listen to and respect all contributions and work together to create positive impact.

Selection Criteria

• 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.

Role

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:

• Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co‑ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager.
• Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function.
• Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction.
• Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples.

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, specialisedstudent/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• 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

Who May Apply

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

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, 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 safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (seeWorkplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via*******@education.vic.gov.au

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.

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:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

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