Education Support Specialist — Special School

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Merriang Special Developmental School is seeking an Education Support Class staff member to assist in coordination of educational programs and routine student support within a Melbourne school environment. This role operates under supervision and direction according to school policy and Education Reform Act provisions.

The position involves supporting teachers, communicating with families, and providing basic care and wellbeing assistance to students, including coordination of aides and possible

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

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

Effective communication

Technical knowledge

Advisory capability

Professional learning

Job description

Merriang Special Developmental School is seeking an Education Support Class staff member to assist in coordination of educational programs and routine student support within a Melbourne school environment. This role operates under supervision and direction according to school policy and Education Reform Act provisions.

The position involves supporting teachers, communicating with families, and providing basic care and wellbeing assistance to students, including coordination of aides and possible