Education Support Coordinator

Government schools; Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Government schools seeks an education support class employee to work under supervision, coordinating a small team and assisting teachers with student programs.

Role involves routine student support, communication with parents, basic care, and coordination of educational tasks, including health-related support and specialist communication needs such as AUSLAN and braille. Ongoing professional learning is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or supporting staff within an educational setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, parents and students.
• Knowledge of student support and wellbeing practices.
• Willingness to work under supervision and follow school policy.

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
• Coordination of rostered and organised work of aide staff where applicable
• Liaises with external support providers about defined needs and resources
• Assists teachers with communicating student outcomes and educational programs
• Provides medical intervention support to a student under specific conditions with training and guidance
• Provides specialised communication support for AUSLAN and braille

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Coordination

Health support

Technical knowledge

Advisory to staff

Education

Education support qualification

Certificate up to 3 years

Job description

Government schools seeks an education support class employee to work under supervision, coordinating a small team and assisting teachers with student programs.

Role involves routine student support, communication with parents, basic care, and coordination of educational tasks, including health-related support and specialist communication needs such as AUSLAN and braille. Ongoing professional learning is encouraged.