Education Support & Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Government schools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Officer Secondary College in Melbourne is seeking an Education Support Class member to assist with student routines and support teachers, five days a week, under supervision. The role includes coordinating support tasks, supervising students and ensuring alignment with school policy.

The position supports a range of educational services, working under a principal or manager, and promotes inclusion and student wellbeing across learning communities with a focus on teamwork and professional

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, coordinating and supporting others.
• Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• 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

Guidelines adherence

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Advisory support

Professional learning

Job description

Officer Secondary College in Melbourne is seeking an Education Support Class member to assist with student routines and support teachers, five days a week, under supervision. The role includes coordinating support tasks, supervising students and ensuring alignment with school policy.

The position supports a range of educational services, working under a principal or manager, and promotes inclusion and student wellbeing across learning communities with a focus on teamwork and professional