Library Support

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleetwood Primary School in Melbourne, VIC is seeking an Education Support class staff member to assist with library and resource tasks, providing support to teachers and students within a dynamic school environment.

The role emphasizes coordination of library materials, cataloguing, and assisting with instructional resources, under supervision. Strong teamwork and communication are essential, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Sort, arrange, file and catalogue incoming/outgoing material according to type and appropriate categories.
• Prepare descriptive lists of material and undertake accessioning procedures, box, label, shelve material and maintain daily records of loans.
• Under direction perform basic duties with regard to the general library including retrieving, shelving and maintaining books and periodicals.
• Shelve library materials and maintain the order of the collection.
• Assist with the circulation of loan items and accounting for stock.
• Gather information and resources to support clients' needs.
• Direct clients to resources.
• Assist with the care and operation of equipment and prepare class sets for faculty use.

Skills

Coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Technical knowledge

Advising & support

Professional learning

Job description

Department of Education Victoria – Melbourne VIC

1d ago , from Department of Education & Training Victoria

Fleetwood PS is located in Narre Warren and currently has 318 students in 16 classrooms. The school has one Principal, 2 Assistant Principals, 2 Learning Specialists, 14 full time teachers and 6 part time teachers. There are 3 Education Support staff working in the school office as our main Administration team. There are 16 Education Support staff who work alongside teachers in classrooms to support students with disabilities and learning difficulties, 1 Inclusion and Strategies Coach, 1 Library Assistant, a Community Engagement Officer, an Occupational Therapist and a Community Hub Leader. The school employs 1 part-time employee to assist with Buildings & Grounds.

SCHOOL VISION

Fleetwood Primary School is an inclusive community that nurtures and encourages curiosity in learners to pursue their dreams.

VALUES

We achieve excellence together by being responsible, safe and respectful learners.

LOCATION

Fleetwood Primary School is located in Narre Warren in the South Eastern growth corridor of Melbourne. The school was established in 1929 and moved to its current location on Fleetwood Drive in 1996.

FACILITIES

The school consists of the main building which houses 14 classrooms, library, staffroom and administration areas. A separate Specialist building houses two classrooms. Our art room and performing arts rooms are in the Performing Arts Centre, along with our auditorium. We have two standalone buildings; an Out of Hours Care facility and a full-size gymnasium with two classrooms, housing our Community Hub and Digital Technologies. We also have an EAL centre to support selected students.

GROUNDS

The school grounds include a wide variety of playground facilities. We have a large oval, a soccer pitch, two basketballcourts,and large shaded play areas for both active and passive play. The school takes pride in our grounds and takes great care to ensure gardens and playing spaces are well maintained.

ENROLMENTS/STAFF

The school has an enrolment of 318 students and 50 staff. All staff network with neighbouring schools in the Casey North Network to share ideas and pride themselves on their continued professional learning. The teaching staff, together with our highly valued education support staff, provide a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that caters for all levels of achievement. The school places a large emphasis on distributive leadership and professional collaboration through our Professional Learning Community work. The school employs the School-Wide Positive Behaviour System and Berry Street Model to inform teaching practices and behaviour management.

CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS

Literacy, numeracy and student wellbeing skills are given a high priority. We also place importance on the nurturing of cultural, social, creative, physical and personal development of all members of our school community. All areas of the school have access to up-to-date computer technology being iPads, laptops, robotics, and desktop computers with internet access. The school uses an integrated inquiry approach to learning. In the junior grades investigations is a highlight. Specialist areas include Physical Education, Digital Technologies, Auslan, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Our programs reflect the school¿s focus on providing students with a broad range of experiences.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parent involvement is highly valued at Fleetwood Primary School. We have a commitment to a strong home-school partnership and welcome parent involvement in school activities. Fundraising activities focus on building social interactions with parents. Parents are invited to attend Friday afternoon assemblies and many special events throughout the year. Parents are very active on School Council and on our fundraising subcommittee. We encourage parents and grandparents to assist in the classroom, on excursions, during sports days and to attend all special school events.

For further information about the school, please visit: fleetwoodps.vic.edu.au or facebook.com/fleetwoodps

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

• Sort, arrange, file and catalogue incoming/outgoing material according to type and appropriate categories.
• Prepare descriptive lists of material and undertake accessioning procedures, box, label, shelve material and maintain daily records of loans.
• Under direction perform basic duties with regard to the general library including retrieving, shelving and maintaining books and periodicals.
• Shelve library materials and maintain the order of the collection.
• Assist with the circulation of loan items and accounting for stock.
• Gather information and resources to support clients' needs.
• Direct clients to resources.
• Assist with the care and operation of equipment and prepare class sets for faculty use.
• Assist users with school equipment such as photocopier and audio-visual equipment.
• Maintain records of overdue loans of school resource material and equipment and issue overdue notices as required.
• Assist in the preparation of displays and exhibitions.
• Minor cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure storage areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Catalogue and record details of